Chinanews.com, October 15th. According to the US "World Journal" report, on October 14, local time, a small Chinese business in the southern district of Brooklyn, New York, announced that he had endorsed the re-election of Democratic State Senator Guo Nad, affirming his concern among many Chinese The efforts made on the issue; they also complained to Guonard about the economic difficulties faced by the epidemic, including unaffordable high land taxes and tenants who are unwilling to pay rent. They hope that he can promote relevant legislation in the future to protect the rights and interests of small businesses.
On the 14th, Gonard met with 7 Chinese businessmen and people in the community, saying that small businesses are the main force in the community and should help and promote economic recovery during the epidemic.
He said that Asians accounted for 30% of the population in his electoral district, making it the second largest ethnic group besides whites. Immigrants are facing more difficult difficulties due to cultural differences, language restrictions, racial hatred and discrimination, and so they need to use community dialogue. Understand the needs and exchange opinions.
Guan Yaquan, a member of the Brooklyn Seventh Community Committee where Sunset Park is located, said that he has known Guonard for many years and often exchanged text messages with him to share political opinions. He believes that he has actively promoted legislation within two years after taking office and has made remarkable achievements in school safety and public security.
Some business owners also reported to Guonard that the most headache for all businesses under the epidemic is the rent issue; they are landlords and tenants of others. Although they pay on time every time, they encounter tenants who abuse New York City's rent policy. Unwilling to pay rent, I hope Guonard can propose legislation to deal with such situations.
Guonard's electoral districts include Brooklyn Berry, Dyke Heights, Benson Hall, and Navy Park and other ethnic Chinese communities. In 2018, he defeated the Republican Senator Gordon, who was re-elected for 16 years.
At present, the Republican Party is working hard to regain the Senate seat of Guonard, launching businessman Bruno to challenge Guonard; Bruno has obtained the endorsement of former Governor Patkey and Gordon and other Republicans.
(Yan Jieen)