Halloran Declares Victory, Moves Forward
Dan Halloran declared victory Tuesday night in his City Council campaign and pledged to move forward working to unify the district.
The following is a statement from Dan Halloran.
“On Tuesday night, the voters of Northeast Queens made a statement. We’ve had enough overdevelopment. We’ve had enough overtaxation. We’ve had enough of a government that barely seems to know we exist and acts without community input. Now, that all changes.
“I’m from this neighborhood – and I know that our community’s unique character is what makes it so special. Northeast Queens has quaint, tree-lined streets with historic one-family houses. We have bustling commercial centers and thriving schools. But we know that what makes our neighborhood so great is under threat right now – from developers who treat our neighborhoods as a cash box. This neighborhood is a part of me – and I will fight those who want to compromise it to make a dollar.
“I’m immensely proud of the campaign we ran. We proved you can win a City Council campaign not by mudslinging, but by earnestly talking about the issues that matter. We proved you can win running a grassroots campaign, supported by working people from the neighborhood.
“After the results were in, I received a gracious concession call from my opponent, and I appreciated that. It must be said that Kevin Kim ran a strong campaign. While Kevin and I disagree on many issues, we do share a passion for public service. I look forward to working with Kevin in the next four years on the issues that matter to northeast Queens, and I congratulate him for a spirited campaign.
“But the campaign is over now. Now, it’s time to govern. I pledge to work with everyone in my diverse district to move forward. I know that if we work together, we can preserve the character of northeast Queens. We can improve our schools, make our streets safer and reinvest in our small businesses. And our work begins today. I welcome everyone, from all parts of my district, to work with me for our neighborhood’s future.
“I am grateful to all the voters in the 19th Council District who voted on Tuesday and participated in the democratic process. Thank you for placing your trust in me. For those who did not vote for me, I will work hard to earn your trust. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve and I look forward to giving it my all.”
