For over a century, my family has been a part of Queens County and in growing up in the 19th District I have a unique sense of connection to both the needs of our community, and perspective on how to deal with the pressing issues that occupy our little corner of the City. My decision to run for City Council is the culmination of years of frustration with the status quo that I and others around me have felt for some time. It is, as Teddy Roosevelt once said, about making a decision to live deliberately and take action when it's called for.
Where once our neighborhoods emphasized our sense of community, more and more we are becoming detached from each other and thus, less of a "community". Much of this detachment springs from the need for our families to have both parents working full-time to make ends meet… and often-enough that's still not enough. With increasing property taxes, personal income taxes, and rising costs at the stores and supermarkets it is hardly surprising that we cannot make the time for the quality of life we once took for granted in northeastern Queens and throughout the City as a whole. As a practicing attorney in Queens I have seen firsthand the effects of the diminishing spirit of community and the toll on individuals that these hard economic times have wrought.
Our district needs a representative who will put the taxpayers' interests above the government's interests, who will fight to reduce government waste and mismanagement and make the process of government transparent and reflective of the will of the People. I am proposing merging and incorporating the 113 current city agencies into 46; which will save in simple bureaucratic terms - top commissioners, staff, offices, and general administration costs roughly 6-9 billion dollars over the course of each mayor's term. I will fight to restore reasonable term-limits so that we can ensure that those serving in public office realize they are there to help the City, not build a personal power-base. In addressing zoning and building regulation, and often over-regulation, I will work to ensure that homeowners will be able to improve their property without major hassle from the City and simultaneously safeguard against overdevelopment which can creep in to destroy the character of our neighborhoods.
I will fight the unnecessary spending and bureaucratic red tape that interferes with our city services and prevents them from being efficient and responsive to our needs. I will work with our community leaders to keep our union jobs and local businesses viable and competitive, with an eye to the future economic stabilization of our neighborhoods.
The election of 2009 is critical to having your ideas, your desires, and your voice represented by someone who is TRULY a member of YOUR community and a chance to make a real inroad in New York City Government. Thank you for taking the time to visit my campaign website - with your help, I know that together we can make a difference.
The Queens Communities of: Whitestone, North Flushing, Auburndale, Bayside, Beechurst, Malba, College Point, Bay Terrace, Little Neck, Douglas Manor & Douglaston
Dan Halloran
New York City Council District 19
Dan Halloran
New York City Council District 19
Copyright 2009 © Elect Dan Halloran the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence & Libertarian Candidate for City Council in the 19th CD of New York City
