Together they have worked on countless initiatives including the first Gun Buy Back in the borough of Queens which netted nearly 1000 guns from our street, rallying Southeast Queens against the proposed “hot sheet” motel near Springfield Gardens High School, a Federal Prison and as Senator Elect Sanders’ project manager for the Mayor’s Community Advisory Board, to oversee $100 million dollars in airport capital funds. In June 2011, Richards was appointed as Sanders’ Chief of Staff. He has received other awards from the NYS Assembly, Far Rockaway NAACP, Rosedale Civic Association and the District 29 Education Council. Sharpton in memory of Sean Bell, who was killed in a hail of 50 bullets in November 2006 despite the risks to his political aspirations choosing instead to take a moral stand.ĭonovan was awarded the Effective Advocacy and Management Award by the Department of Education PAC, Title I Parents and the NAACP on behalf of the parents and children of PS 42Q. In November 2007, he was selected by Nicole Bell to coordinate the 1st candlelight vigil along with Rev. ĭonovan’s commitment to the community stretched beyond his official roles in Sanders’ office. Donovan served in every capacity from an intern to district manager, where he oversaw the daily operations of the 31st district, which encompasses Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and Far Rockaway. His testimony and outspokenness at this forum caught the attention of Sanders and he later joined his staff November 2003. held a meeting regarding gun violence in the community. Shortly after, Councilman James Sanders Jr. Donovan decided he wouldn’t let Darnell die in vain. In March 2003 his childhood friend Darnell Patterson was fatally shot in front of his home.
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Īlthough, he admits initially he had no interest in politics, a tragic series of events changed his mind. His success continued as he went on to pursue a college education as a Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship recipient at Nyack College and eventually graduating with a degree in Aviation Management from Vaughn College of Aeronautics. Due to his work at the publication he received the 20 Disabilities Awareness Award from the NYS Commission on Quality Care. Albans Congregational Church highlighting this as turning point in his understanding of what it means to serve the community.ĭuring high school, Donovan volunteered and served on the editorial staff of a disabilities awareness newsletter. He served as a missionary in Port-a-Prince, Haiti on behalf of his St. has a strong track record in being a spokesperson and advocate for his community.įrom childhood, Donovan has been committed to public service at home and abroad. Simply fill out the absentee ballot application and mail in your ballot when you get it.Donovan Richards Jr. The state has taken steps to ensure everyone's safety on Election Day, and I encourage all to vote by absentee ballot. We overcame the tragedy of Sandy, and I have no doubt that as a borough, and as a city, we will do so once again in response to this virus. I worked hard everyday to rebuild our infrastructure, create thousands of units of affordable housing, and ensure sustainability for the future. When I was first elected to the City Council, my district was devastated by Superstorm Sandy. We need to create new jobs for those out of work, ensure the availability of affordable housing, and provide quality affordable healthcare to all those who need it.
We're going to have an immense amount of work to do to ensure that we recover from the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our way of life. I know right now it's tough to think about politics, but we have an important election coming up on June 23rd that will decide the future of our borough. First, I hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. Hi, I'm Donovan Richards, your candidate for Queens Borough President.
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