Westchester County Legislator District 17
District 17 contains part of Yonkers.Term: 2 years; Salary: $75,000 BaseDuties: Among the duties of each County Legislator is to enact laws dealing with the County and its residents; to adopt an annual budget and to levy taxes; to determine the structure of County Government and the number of County employees and their salaries; and to initiate new projects and programs as the need arises. There are 17 County Districts.
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Leslye A Oquendo-Thomas
(Dem)
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Wilson A Terrero
(Dem)
Identify and prioritize the most important issues facing your District and the County, as a whole.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University; Certificate from Sorbonne University in Paris, France
Prior Civic Service
More than 12 years of public service as Yonkers City Council Legislative Aide, and former Chief of Staff, to Councilwoman Corazon Pineda-Isaac, helping residents navigate local government, solve everyday problems, and connecting residents with available resources. Also, nearly a decade of experience in international public service with the United Nations in Africa. Volunteer for educational initiatives, including Yonkers Partners in Education. Advocate for marginalized communities.
Campaign Phone
917-309-8646
City/Town of Residence
Yonkers, NY
My priority is to bring responsive, independent leadership that puts residents first. In Southwest Yonkers and across Westchester, we must address affordability, housing, public safety, infrastructure, and access to services. That means investing in affordable housing, good-paying jobs, youth programs, childcare, healthcare, senior services, reliable transportation, and ensuring public dollars are distributed fairly to communities that have been overlooked for too long.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and Masters Degree in Counseling Education at Mercy College
Prior Civic Service
Chairman and Founder of Dominican Cultural Assn. of Yonkers Inc.
Campaign Phone
914-383-5559
Affordability
Economic Development
Jobs & Opportunity
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