Dear Friend:

Your commitment and support in my past election campaigns have ensured victory and for that, I will always be grateful. Your friendship made the difference and allowed me to serve a third term in the New York State Senate representing the very diverse 21st District in Central Brooklyn.

But our work is just beginning.

As I face another challenge this Fall, I hope you’ll join me again. Together, we are going to continue to work and fight for the issues that matter to our families and future.

I believe, like you do, that what is at stake is worth fighting for: quality education for our children access to affordable healthcare for all families; a prosperous economy and a healthy living environment in which all New Yorkers enjoy clean air, clean water and new energy solutions.

Record of Accomplishment

During this current term we have already accomplished so much. We are proud of our achievements, particularly:

• The establishment of a youth-operated green market on Nostrand Avenue which taught young people the basics of entrepreneurship while giving the residents of the district access to locally grown organic fruits and vegetables.
  
  
• The launch of an HIV/AIDS Task Force to heighten awareness of this disease that still ravages our community.
  
  
• In my capacity as Chairman of the Democratic Task Force on New Americans, my office held two Citizenship Drives which assisted more than 300 legal residents fill out the necessary paperwork to become United States citizens.

Record of Leadership and Experience

• In January 2007, I was appointed Minority Whip of the Senate.
  
  
• I remain the ranking member on the Energy and Telecommunications Committee and a member of the Finance Committee.
  
  
• As Chair of the Democratic Task Force On Alternative Energy Futures, I continue to work and develop a plan that will provide affordable, pollutant free energy for the State that ultimately will be an investment in the health of our families and our future.
  
  
• Continuing my commitment to economic development, I have provided leadership in Albany to ensure that qualified minority and women-owned businesses have greater access to State contracts.

In these challenging times, it is extremely important that leaders at every level of government understand what it takes to fulfill the promise of democracy for the American people. You can help by continuing to support my candidacy with your friendship and contributions. I hope I can count on you again to support me in the important goal of making the lives of those in the 21st District and all New Yorkers more fulfilling and successful.

Now, more than ever, I am determined to continue making a positive difference in the 21st District as I dedicate my energy, expertise, experience and passion for public service to the people of New York. Won’t you join me.

Yours in Partnership,