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FROM COUNCIL MEMBER

MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO
District Office 105 East 116th Street New York, NY 10029 (212) 828-9800 Fax (212) 722-6378 City Hall Office 250 Broadway, Room 1882 New York, NY 10007 212-788-6960 Fax 212-442-1564 Email: mviverito@council.nyc.gov July, 2011 Dear Friends, My name is Preston Tan and this summer, I am working as the liaison for Chinese constituents at the office of New York City Council Member Melissa MarkViverito, who represents District 8 in Manhattan. District 8, which includes East Harlem and parts of Mott Haven and Manhattan Valley, has a growing population of Chinese residents. Council Member Mark-Viverito recognizes the increasing need for a Chinese-speaking representative to serve this particular community and her office is actively seeking ways to address this concern. As the Chinese liaison, I hope to connect the Chinese community with this office to provide any assistance as needed. Our district and legislative offices have many available resources and services that are beneficial to the Chinese community. Due to the language barrier, most of our resources are underutilized by this population. However, our office has already taken initiative by translating several event flyers in Chinese. In the near future, you will see more flyers in Chinese and we hope that you will take part in our local events and meetings. In continuing our outreach to the Chinese community, I will be holding office hours for the Chinese constituents of District 8 every Tuesday from 10am-1pm until the end of August. Our district office is located at: 105 East 116th Street, between Lexington and Park Ave. This is an opportunity for you to reach out to your local elected official about your concerns and to help us create a better community of understanding. By working together, we can represent the voices that are often left unheard. Please feel free to contact me at (212) 828-9800. I look forward to meeting with you personally to discuss any questions, problems, or concerns you might have. I hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Preston Tan

Melissa Mark-Viverito ...

250 Broadway, Room 1882 New York, NY 10007 212-788-6960

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105 East 116th Street New York, NY 10029 (212) 828-9800

(212) 722-6378 212-442-1564

(Preston Tan)