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1/21/2012 ce) NYC Councilmember Brad Lander 39 District, Brooklyn Report to the Community January, 2012 ‘over the past year, people in NYC and around the globe have called for government that is more accountable to the people. I've worked to achieve a high standard of ‘2ccountability = in that spirit I'm pleased to share this, ‘annual report on what we accomplished in 2011, what we learned, and what we're hoping to do inthe year to come, iy office has worked hard to strengthen our democracy, protect core public services, promote more vibrant and livable communities, and advance social justice. batfway through my frst term in the City Council, Ym proud of what we've been able to accomplish together. As always, Tim eager for your feedback. Please let us know what you {think ofthis report, ways we can do better, and Ideas you have for how we can make our community even stronger. CC Councilmember Brad Lander January, 2012 Summary of 2011 Report to Community 2 Strengthening our democracy by leading the way on participatory budgeting, working collaboratively with you, and fighting for clean elections & campaign finance reform. 1 Protecting core public services that we all rely on together, including public safety, education, and transportation, and helping constituents access the services they need. 2. Promoting vibrant and livable communities by fighting for safer streets, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and through ‘our Shop Local campaign. 2 Advancing social justice as co-chair of the City Council's Progressive Caucus, fighting for a fairer and more equal society, decent wages & working conditions, and civil rights for all Significant Accomplishments in 2011 a You can explore some of the neighborhood accomplishments covered in this annual report in an interactive map on our website at /pradiander.com/201, 1/21/2012 Participatory Budgeting 1 Led the effort to bring innovative democratic process to NYC (one ‘of only four Counell members. implementing this intative) 1 Nearly 1000 residents submitted ideas for local projects 1 Five neighborhood assemblies with ‘over 500 people participating 1a Hundreds of ideas submitted: 12 Over 100 neighborhood volunteers fare working as "budget delegates” {to turn the ldeas Into concrete proposels Strengthening our democracy Engaging the Community © Connecting with you online 1 Facebook lon you to | ‘Brad Lander dander com/ShopLocal promotes get a ~—t = Bradtandercom/sarviceofers service + Marca ren weboaas weer costvens \ding community organizing Seriado panko proaps jhborhood workshops ‘chi safety wershop i Kenangtan SOMESLTenagheleat comnts 1/21/2012

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