Jimmy Van Bramer is running for election to the New York City Council District 26 [1] (Queens - Woodside, Sunnyside, Long Island City, Astoria, Maspeth).

NYLCV has endorsed Democrat Jimmy Van Bramer because of his strong environmental record and vision for cleaner and greener Queens.

• Jimmy is a leader at the Queens Public Library and has fought to protect the rights of regular people by working as a director of the Clean Money, Clean Elections campaign.
• As a member of the Land Use Committee of Community Board 2, he has successfully pushed for smarter urban planning and better transportation in Long Island City.
• If elected, Jimmy will make improving service on the 7 Train and increasing public access to the waterfront top priorities.

Click HERE [1] to read his 2009 candidate questionnaire where you can learn about his environmental record and priorities.

Click HERE [1] to learn more about the key environmental challenges facing New York City.