WHY I'M RUNNING FOR YONKERS CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Two years ago, I entered the political arena for the first time. I did so not because I was looking for a title, but because I was compelled to act. I challenged my councilman—who was the deciding fourth vote to extend term limits—because I believe that when elected officials change the rules to serve themselves, they betray the trust of the people. Though I lost to a 12-year incumbent by just 13 votes, that close margin only reinforced what I already knew: the people of Yonkers are ready for change.

What I see in City Hall today is not a government of the people, but a self-serving organization—one that resembles a political syndicate. Many of those in power have clear conflicts of interest and act to preserve their positions, not to serve the residents they represent.

I have no such conflicts. My goal is to break up this entrenched system and bring integrity back to our local government. I will bring to the job my business experience, my leadership, and—most importantly—my deep understanding of the needs of Yonkers residents. I’m not here to serve myself. I’m here to serve you.