Washington – A New York City councilman is being honored by President Barack Obama.
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Brad Lander, a Democrat, was elected to the council in 2009 and represents Brooklyn’s 39th District. He’ll be named a “Champion of Change” at a Tuesday ceremony at the White House.
Lander is being honored for making the public a part of his budget process. His constituents – rather than the councilman – decide how millions of dollars in discretionary funds are spent.
Eight of the council’s 51 members now participate in the program he initiated.
The White House says Obama created Champions of Change to honor people and groups that “positively impact” their communities.
Neighborhoods in Lander’s district include parts of Borough Park, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope.
allowing us the citizens to vote how our tax dollars will be spent is to be commended. Thank you Mr. Lander for giving us a voice!
The White House is smart for recognizing Brad Lander.
please tell President Obama to give more funding for Head Start for Boro park. We are counting on you Mr. Lander to save the day for us. and mazel tov!
brad lander deserves to be honored, but its sad that its thru obama who is anti-israel