Staten Island Views Endorses

Tony Baker for City Council 2009 go to http://www.bakerforcitycouncil.com and contribute to this historic campaign.

Thats the first question; How has Staten Island managed to remain the only borough in New York to have never elected an African American to office?

Why?

I guess I should state my purpose... I want to give readers an insiders view from my unique perspective of life on Staten Island's North Shore. I obviously will infuse my musings with my personal experiences, life knowledge and a dash of cynicism, or pessimism, and possibly (or hopefully) optimism. I was born in West Brighton, I have lived in New Brighton and Port Richmond. Now I live in Mariner's Harbor. I have lived in the projects, and I have owned the most expensive house on my block. My diverse background, my familiarity with the Staten Island lifestyle, and my connection (and love) with Staten Island will help you see what I see and feel what I feel. Read on...

more me for now

I guess you may need a little more to keep you interested. Here is the long short of me. I have been a McKee Vocational & Technical High School Graduate, A Nuclear Operator in the United States Navy, A supermarket manager, A Kirby Home Cleaning System salesman, A tile and flooring salesman, a bodega manager, a small retail cellular sales; computer sales & service business owner, An installation technician for CVS Drug stores, IMAC Coordinator for New Jersey & Lead IMAC Coordinator for the US under contract with Hewlett Packard for JPMorgan Chase, a Junior Designer for Consolidated Edison of New York, and currently a Construction Supervisor for Consolidated Edison.



The youngest Steward ever appointed to the board of Shiloh AME Zion Church, an Ordained Deacon in St. Philip's Baptist Church.



I am the father of 6 ranging in age from 17 to 18 months. And another 'daughter' from a previous marriage (she's 22)



I have been to France, Italy, Spain, Israel, Germany, Egypt, The Carribean, and The US Virgin Islands. I have spent time (in the military) in Great Lakes, Il; Orlando, Fl; and Saratoga Springs, NY.

New To This

We all have to start somewhere, so here I go. You are likely not to find too much interesting here. I did just finished my first website design for my Pastor. He is running for City Council of New York. The site is at http://www.bakerforcitycouncil.com/ you should check it out.