COMMUNITY SAFETY

I do not support a jail in Kew Gardens. I believe our community should have a say in whatever happens in our district. The criminal justice system is in a state of crisis. I understand that people are fearful and angry. Jails like Rikers Island should never happen again. I support community-based restorative justice.

The primary purpose of justice in the restorative model is to both reduce crime and to repair the harm of the crime to whatever degree possible. We need to change the relationship between the corrections system and the community. The restorative justice framework calls for the inclusion of all stakeholders, especially victims and community members.

Our community deserves a voice in the process and the ability to shape what happens here. You can always count on me to be honest with you and to represent our best interests.