History On The New York City Council 2002-Present
Gennaro has received numerous accolades for his work as Chairman of the Council's Committee on Environmental Protection, and has authored many of the Council's most progressive environmental bills. Gennaro has spearheaded efforts to cut the city's global warming pollution emissions, protect and restore Jamaica Bay, put more "clean air" vehicles on city streets, reduce pesticide use, make the city's electricity more reliable, clean, and affordable, protect the city's remaining natural areas, and promote "green buildings". He has also led the fight against unjust increases in water and sewer rates. In addition to his environmental work, Gennaro has authored legislation that protects consumers against unscrupulous bankruptcy counselors, and improve workplace health and safety conditions for City workers.
After being appointed to chair the Council's Committee on Environmental Protection for a third term, Gennaro said in a press release “I am proud that as Chairman of the Committee on Environmental Protection over the last eight years, the City Council has passed into law more significant environmental legislation than any local government in the country. I am honored to have the support of City Council Speaker Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg as we strive to achieve new heights over the next four years in environmental protection, advancing clean and affordable energy, and creating ‘green’ jobs.”
Gennaro has always been a relentless advocate for the 24th Council District. He has funded a major capital project in every public school in his district and delivered over a million dollars for computers and technology in 2006 alone. In addition, he has funded over 100 youth, senior and other community-based programs and initiatives. Most of all, he takes pride in being "one-stop shopping" for the thousands of constituents from every corner of the district who come to his office for help.
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