Norman Siegel on the issues

When public school children are prohibited from taking a cell phone into school, even though they do not use the cell phone in class – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office would fight for the parents and students to reverse that wrong-minded decision.

When the State/City uses eminent domain to take New Yorkers’ homes and businesses for private sports arenas, private universities’ expansion plans and private developers - a Siegel Public Advocate’s office would fight to stop that.

When 9/11 families are in need of getting 911 tapes and transcripts – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office will fight for them.

When 9/11 firefighters, police officers and rescue workers are entitled to benefits - a Siegel Public Advocate’s office will fight for them.

When there is a blackout in New York City or in any of our neighborhoods – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office would create a commission to bring experts together to find out why it happened and what should be done to make sure our energy grid is safe and secure.

When New Yorkers can’t get permits to march and rally – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office would intervene and fight for First Amendment rights.

When people in Far Rockaway are getting summonses for being on the beach and boardwalk after 9:00 in the evening – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office would sit down with the Parks Department and resolve the conflict.

When New York City does not get its fair share of Homeland Security funds – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office would work with the Mayor, City Council, and Congress to lobby for more funds.

When New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS need services and benefits – a Siegel Public Public Advocate’s office will fight for them.

When FDNY radios do not work – A Siegel Public Advocate’s office would fight to get radios that do work.

When small businesses need city services and benefits – a Siegel Public Advocate’s office will assist them.