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Office held: New York City Council District: 21 Term: Second Party: Democratic Committees and Leadership: Committee on Finance (Chair) Office Location: 32-33A Junction Blvd East Elmhurst, NY 11369 Phone: 718-651-1917 Email: JFerreras@council.nyc.gov Focus of 2013 Platform: Vote Results: Ran uncontested (http://www.nytimes.com/projects/elections/2013/general/city-council/results.html) Concerns as they relate to dance: Cultural approach to inclusion of dance programs in budget Biography: Council Member Julissa Ferreras is a charismatic, pro-active leader with a powerful voice that is focused on advocating for the needs of her community and New York City's most vulnerable citizens. She proudly serves the neighborhoods of Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Lefrak City, as well as parts of Jackson Heights. Elected to the 21st Council District in 2009, Council Member Ferreras is the first Latina to hold a Queens seat on the City Council. She grew up in Jackson Heights and currently resides in East Elmhurst. Council Member Ferreras currently serves as Chair of the New York City Council's Committee on Finance and in addition, she holds a seat on Committees on Consumer Affairs, Standards & Ethics, Cultural Affairs, Economic Development, and Public Safety. Source: (http://council.nyc.gov/d21/html/members/biography.shtml) Interests: News ClippingsJulissa Ferreras, City Council's budget watchdog, failed to stop Hiram Monserrate's $100,000 fraudCouncilwoman Julissa Ferreras quietly fired staffer with indirect ties to rogue bikers 40 Under 40The Dominican Women's Coalition and Council Members Julissa Ferreras and Diana Reyna Endorse ChrisLos Insiders"Triumph of Civic Virtue" Statue Causes Sexism UproarHiram and JulissaHistoric Unionization Agreements for Superintendents and PortersPartnership Meeting with NYC Council Member FererrasCampaign Julissa FerrerasVoices of NY Archives
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