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KELMY RODRIQUEZ
Kelmy Rodriquez (October 2, 1974 to present) as a child was born and raised in East Harlem (Spanish Harlem), New York. He has seen and experienced the short term and long term effects of poverty,

social disadvantage, domestic violence, gang activity, drug dependency, illiteracy and bullying rampant all over in the East Harlem community. He has endured many years of personal hardships and tribulations

such as addiction, social deviance, sexual abuse and the murders of his mother, his fiance and daughter from gun violence. He has been a vocal advocate for resources that would address many east Harlem community issues and needs.

He is the Sergeant at Arms for the New York County Democratic Committee, the Vice President of the Nuevo Caribe Democratic Club (the first Puerto Rican founded political social club in the United States, est. 1949) an Activist, an Ordained Christian Minister,

a Political/ Community Organizer and a Human Services Professional. He continues to advocate for the necessary resources to ensure social and economical progression in Spanish Harlem/ East Harlem in addition to the creation of Anti Bullying programs for

Children and Senior Citizens, Job Development programs, working relationships between City agencies and Community Leaders, Gun Control programs, Drug Dependency programs along with Community Health programs, and an end to the Jim Crow Drug War.

He has worked with the homeless population within the New York City Shelter System's Diversion Unit and is currently working with families in the Homeless Prevention Unit. He spends most of his day preventing homelessness caused by rental arrears,

overcrowding conditions, pending and post evictions.

He serves as a Minister for various Christian organizations and is the founder of the East Harlem Christian Fellowship, a Christian based organization that strives to bring the Church of Christ to the homes of Christians that are not able to attend a traditional church setting due to disabilities & geriatric status. He is a father of 4 children and has an graduate degree in Theology and Christian Counseling. He is passionately involved ministry, civic organizations, human rights, social justice and political organizations and has been

a contributor regarding Community Policing, Public Health and Safety matters on various news networks such as CNN, WPIX 11, FOX 5, NBC 4, 1010 WINS & Channel 7 Eyewitness News gaining national and international exposure.

He is a recipient of a New York State Assembly Citation for Exceptional Community Leadership, a New York State Senate Citation for Community Service and a Humanitarian Award Winner for contributions to society.