Irene Estrada-Rukaj dedicated community activist and Bronx resident, is now official candidate for State Assembly in the 80th district. This is the culmination of a life-long dream to bring together her passion for community service and politics. “I was born to serve as an elected official: I am an accountable, reliable, highly motivated woman who does not compromise in what I believe. To stand firm and with unshakeable faith, knowing that God will lead me to direct our district to a new place of peace, where the work for all of us will be a gathering of hope, direction and a new horizon from a time of disbelief and frustration. Where we can be champions together!"
Ms. Estrada-Rukaj has worked diligently with elected officials, religious leaders, business leaders, non-profits and educational and sports organizations to coordinate events such as crime prevention conferences, toy drives and access to educational and recreational programs to benefit the residents of the Bronx."Equality in the entire district is an important issue. Equal representation for all communities, to have a voice that will bring results." Raising her children in a single parent home has inspired her to fight harder for much needed community outreach. She is concerned with issues that are undermining our family structure and are compromising our quality of life such as poverty, access to education, immigration, healthcare, law enforcement and emergency services. During these times of economic struggle, the District belongs in the hands of a leader that will be available to the community and work hard to fight for serious issues that affect all residents. Enough of the (missing in action) assembly: let's welcome Irene Estrada-Rukaj , the Candidate who will hold our 80th District together.
Ms. Estrada-Rukaj is an ordained Minister and New York State Chaplain, a member of Community Board 11, Tenant Association President of the Mayfair / Mayflower Building, Founder and Director of the Mini Olympics Children Organization, 49th Pct. Community Council Member and former Civilian Advisor for the 49th Pct. Youth Explorers and a Graduate of the Civilians Police Academy. Ms. Estrada is the Parent Coordinator of Aspire Preparatory Middle School. Irene Estrada-Rukaj will be knocking on doors and can be reached by email at irene@ireneestrada.com.
