Shirley Huntley
State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) is seeking her fourth term in office. She sits on the Agriculture, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Codes, Consumer Protection, Education, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Social Services, State-Native American Relations and Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committees. She is a member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. Huntley had served as president of Community School Board 28.
Gian Jones
Gian Jones is a lifelong resident of Far Rockaway. He has never held political office. A graduate of New York University, Jones is a real estate professional and sits on the board of directors of the Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation. His platform is focused on reducing recidivism, promoting continuing education, youth development, health care and economic development. Jones has worked on campaigns for U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) and ran against Sanders in the 2001 City Council race before dropping out.
James Sanders
City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) will be term limited out of office this year after serving three terms. He serves as chairman of the Council’s Civil Service and Labor Committee and sits on the Land Use, Economic Development, Community Development, Veterans and Juvenile Justice committees. Sanders served in the United States Marine Corps and as president of School Board 27. He has been an outspoken critic of the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk program.
