For the past two years my office has worked diligently on your behalf to ensure community concerns and issues are addressed. We've stayed true to our pledge and values, always making sure to be accessible, accountable and transparent.
This year I am proud to share my "2011 Annual Report Card," which contains key statistics and a concise breakdown of my office's activity over the last two years. This eye-opening overview is an addition to our monthly e-newsletters, showing you exactly what I have been up to. Not only will it provide you with a variety of snapshots of what we have accomplished, it will also give you a cumulative update on the progress we have achieved within the 26th District.
This past year has marked a couple of important personal milestones. I became engaged to Dan Hendrick, my partner of nearly 13 years and lost 30 pounds through vigorous exercise and diet. I love my job, I'm proud of the results my staff and I have been able to deliver, but my job is never done.
I'll never forget, I work for you. If my staff and can be of any assistance, please contact my office anytime at 718-383-9566 or email jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com and stay connected via Twitter or Facebook .
Sincerely,
Jimmy Van Bramer, Council Member - District 26
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
THE HEART OF THE OPERATION
After two years of serving the community, I am proud to say we have assisted over 4,400 individuals during my tenure in office. As a Council Member, I have dedicated myself to addressing issues for the constituents of the 26th Council District. In 2011, we nearly doubled the number of individuals we helped, bringing the grand total to 4,415 cases we have serviced since taking office.
Here is a breakdown of all 2,894 cases we handled in 2011:
ON THE JOB
In 2011, I had the privilege of serving on 8 Committees (Finance, Public Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, Health, Civil Rights, General Welfare) including serving as the Chairman of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations. Last year, as a member of those eight committees I led and/or participated in 161 hearings with a 95% attendance record.