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| Name | James Garner |
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Hempstead, New York , United States |
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| Info | Mayor Garner, affectionately known as Jim, became Long Island's first African-American Mayor when he was originally elected Mayor in 1989. Jim has been instrumental in strengthening the Hempstead community on both social and economic fronts. Mayor Garner has led the way in providing affordable housing opportunities for area residents, while working tirelessly to revitalize the village's retail/downtown areas.
Leading New York State's largest village requires an in your face, hands-on approach and Jim has proven to be up to the task. With close to 70,000 residents, Hempstead's population is larger than many cities in the country. Comprising almost 4 square miles, it provides many important services to residents, including its own police and fire departments, court system, water plant, recycling and sanitation departments. It is the home of Hofstra University, the Nassau County District Court and the New York Jets.
Early Career
Proud to have served his country in the Vietnam era, Jim holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Adelphi University. Before entering government service, he established a successful pest control company that his family still owns and operates today. His business acumen led to his appointment as a delegate to the 1986 White House Conference on Small Business, and he was recently appointed to the US Small Business Administration's National Advisory Council as well as the State and Local Senior Advisory Committee on Homeland Security.
Commitment to the Community
Jim has also been an active member of numerous organizations including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), One Hundred Black Men of Nassau/Suffolk and American Legion Post 1488. He is also a member of the same fraternity as the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.-- Alpha Phi Alpha.
Jim has also been honored by many groups and organizations for his tireless efforts and genuine commitment to a variety of good causes. Some awards include:
Mortgage Bankers Association Investing in Communities Award
National Minority Businessman of the Year
Hofstra for Hempstead/Hempstead for Hofstra Unispan Award
Jackson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church's Man of the Year
Public Servant of the Year Award from the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
Long Island Black History Committee's Man of the Year
Black Tennis & Sport Foundation's Living the Dream Award.
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