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Cesar J. Claro
Cesar J. Claro was born and raised in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. After graduating high school, Cesar enrolled into St. John's University majoring in Communication Arts. While in both high school and college, he worked for St. Paul Reinsurance. After graduating St. John's University in 1989, he spent one year working in the mayor's office.

Career
South Brooklyn Local Development Corporation

Cesar worked for two years in the South Brooklyn Local Development Corporation as an economic director. This organization serves both industrial and manufacturing businesses. It also serves residents in neighborhoods such as Red Hook.

Cesar worked to help the homeless and the unemployed in Red Hook. In 1991, he discussed on improving security and employment. His idea was to consolidate resources in order to hire security to patrol the waterfront. Approximately eleven businesses were on board with this idea. Unfortunately, eleven was not enough for the idea was never panned out.

He also worked on bringing small businesses together in the area. Cesar helped a small furniture store owner from clashing with the city due to walkway conditions. The furniture store owner and Cesar negotiated with the City on who had responsibility over the walkway.