Name Samuel Salgado-Hernandez Party Democratic Party Office for which you are running: Clarkstown Town Council Ward 3 Career highlights Coordinated the emergency cash distribution of 200k funds for immigrant families during the pandemic Received Masters in Social Work from New York University in 2021 Successfully lobbied for increased funding for mental health programming for immigrant families to the New York City Council Governing philosophy Government should be for the protection of the interests of the community: this is achieved through working collaboratively, conducting periodic needs assessments, working towards greater transparency, and being present in the Ward that you're elected to represent. Without presence and clear and active communication there is little point in being elected. Main focus of your term, if elected Housing is an issue that affects everyone: whether it's young families who are struggling to find the perfect home to remain in the community they love, or older people who would love to downsize but want to do so economically and prudently. Housing is an issue that affects us all, and should be the priority of the Clarkstown Town Board.
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