Councilmember-elect Halloran Pledges to Continue the Fight Against Graffiti
Councilmember-elect Dan Halloran recognized outgoing Councilmember Tony Avella for his focus on eliminating graffiti in Northeast Queens at a press conference in College Point on Tuesday, and vowed to continue the fight after taking office in January.
“My predecessor, to his credit, understands that graffiti has an insidious affect on property values and the quality of life in our neighborhoods,” Halloran said. “Our city is asked to do so much with precious few resources. Community groups and the private sector must continue to play a vital role.”
The outgoing incumbent is to be commended for supporting a system allowing city residents to call in graffiti complaints, which are then cleaned up – free of charge. Additionally, maintenance teams regularly scour graffiti hotspots and remove any graffiti they may observe.
Halloran reminded constituents to contact his office when they see graffiti in the neighborhood. Halloran’s District Office can be reached in January at (718) 631-0328.
“If you see graffiti on your business or anywhere in our district, contact my office,” Halloran said. “Northeast Queens is the cleanest residential district in New York City, and I will do whatever it takes to keep it that way.
“We’re winning the fight against graffiti,” said Halloran. “But we have to keep working to preserve our community’s precious quality of life.”
