As part of our continuing Friday conversation series regarding critical issues to the Co-op Community, the Executive Committee of the PCCC met virtually last week with Robert Zimmerman, a declared candidate for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District, which spans from Western Suffolk to Eastern Queens, along the North Shore. Mr. Zimmerman provided his background including that he is a principal of a small public relations firm; has been active in politics for several decades; worked as a Congressional aide for Reps. Lester Wolff and James Scheuer – who represented parts of Long Island and Queens and advisor to longtime Rep. Gary Ackerman.
It was an extremely productive conversation with ideas exchanged from both sides. Mr. Zimmerman discussed many issues of importance to the Coop/Condo community and was very forthcoming in our discussion. Of particular note, Mr. Zimmerman has partnered with the PCCC in the past and was a key player in helping Co-ops be included for forgivable loans as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). To keep the Co-op community top of mind on important issues, we plan on meeting with as many candidates and elected officials as time allows.