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But in the case of the 22nd Council District race, where incumbent Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. is running against Green Party candidate Lynee Serpe, political know-how wins the day.
Vallone has represented the 22nd District- it includes Astoria, Long Island City, parts of Jackson Heights, Rikers, Randalls and Wards Islands- since 2002. He knows how to get things done inside the City Council, which is why the Long Island City/Astoria Journal is endorsing him for council.
And though we disagree very strongly with the term limits extension that allowed elected officials like Vallone to run for a third term, Vallone remains the right choice.
He has made an impact at City Hall as chair of the Public Safety Committee, and in his district as a champion of graffiti removal. Vallone has also been a strong advocate for education and safer streets.
Serpe’s surprisingly strong third party candidacy made this a difficult choice. Serpe is attuned to the district’s many issues, and has a raft of innovative public policies to improve city life.
On the environment especially, Serpe- a leading green activist for years- holds a clear edge. In four years she will make a very formidable force to beat in another run for office.
Right now, however, and moving forward through the recession, Vallone’s time at City Hall will prove invaluable.
This election for the first time in 35 years we have a good candidate and her name is Lynne Serpe. As a special education teacher, wife, daughter, small business owner, and life long member of this community endorse Lynne Serpe, the best women for the job.