Yvette M. Alexander (D)
Office Sought: D.C. Council Ward 7
Age: 48
Residence: Penn Branch.
Education: BA, business administration, Howard University.
Occupation: Former insurance regulator, District of Columbia Insurance, Securities and Banking Department.
Web site:http://www.yvettealexanderforward7.com
E-mail address: yvettealexanderforward7@comcast.net
Offices and positions held: Elected female representative, D.C. Democratic State Committee, Ward 7; member, Ward 7 Democrats; chairman, Voter Education and Registration; executive officer, D.C. Democratic State Committee; member, Penn Branch Citizens Association; Ward 7 Hillcrest C
Why should voters elect you?
"I have an accomplished history of service to Ward 7, and I have the endorsement of Ward 7 council members Vincent Gray and Kwame Brown."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The most urgent problem is twofold: education and health care. Our schools need overall improvements in pre-K through 12th grade. In particular, I will champion the increases of vocational, career and technical training in our schools, as well as support building and curriculum expansion at UDC. With heath care, I will champion increased primary care options, medical emergency room care, and HIV-AIDS education, screening and testing. Improvements in both of these areas are a catalyst to an enhanced quality of life for all Ward 7 residents."
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