Community Magazine November 2012

H aving proudly served as a member of the New York City Council representing Brooklyn’s 44 th District from 2002 through 2010, which encompasses parts of Borough Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst, and currently serving as New York’s Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Accounting, Simcha has earned a reputation for getting things done. Perhaps more importantly, Simcha also has a long history of supporting the needs of the community and is the only candidate who has a proven record of delivering real results. As a councilman, Simcha passed commonsense legislation to make it easier to live, work and raise a family in our community, such as securing millions of dollars for our neighborhood schools to help create reading programs, purchase computers and build science labs. He has also been a leader in the fight for school vouchers and for restoring $16 million for Priority 5 and 7 childcare vouchers. A Record of Results “I always tried my best to fulfill my duties in a passionate, compassionate and responsible manner,” Simcha says, reflecting on his years of public service. “I made sure to work on behalf of every individual who turned to me for help, no matter how large or small the issue or request. Over the years, we were also able to accomplish a great deal in terms of important legislation and well deserved services and resources for the entire community.” Simcha battled against tax increases on homeowners and was a leader in the effort to bring NewYorkers an annual $400 rebate. He also provided funding for security equipment and fought to bring more police patrols to our neighborhoods to keep us safe and protect our children. On quality of life issues, he worked to keep sanitation trucks from interfering with bus routes and rush hour traffic in our neighborhoods, and spearheaded the fight to bring relief from There’s always been a very short list of public servants whose policies, philosophy and advocacy have consistently been closely aligned with Brooklyn’s Sephardic community. Factor in political experience and the proven ability to deliver results, and it becomes clear that there’s only one candidate in New York State’s 17th District Senate race who can deliver it all for the people of Borough Park, Flatbush, Midwood, Kensington and Sunset Park – Democratic, Conservative and Tax Cut Now nominee, Simcha Felder. Simcha for the Senate Why prominent rabbis, community leaders and leading conservatives are all supporting Simcha Felder for State Senator. 30 Community magazine