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Learn About PAUL Saryian
In 1959, I was born in the Bronx but I have been living in Staten Island for over 40 years.
In my 52 years, I have learned a lot, and I plan to use my experience to further the interests and quality of life here on Staten Island.
At the ripe old age of 15, I was a fledgling entrepreneur. During my sophomore year at Susan E. Wagner High School, I organized what would be the first of several conventions for fans of old movies and nostalgia. These events were held in Manhattan, attended by thousands, received nationwide media coverage, and immensely successful.
In 1977, I graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School and attended Pace University. For 5 years I worked on Wall Street in the New York Commodities Exchange.
On January 4, 1984 I was sworn in as a New York City police officer. I took this job because it was where I believed I could make a difference in my community.
I attended John Jay College, while working full time with the NYPD, and completed my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 1990. I was placed on the Dean’s List and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
In 1986, I purchased and drove an ice cream truck as a part-time job. By 1999, I owned one of the largest ice cream distribution companies in Staten Island. I sold the business that year to concentrate on advancing my police career.
In 2004, I retired from the NYPD and briefly returned to Wall Street working as a commodities broker.
In July, 2004, I was trained to work as a International Police Liaison Officer and spent the next 3 months in Iraq training Iraqi police in protecting themselves from insurgents.
In November, 2004 I was granted permission from Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly to return to the NYPD. On January 10, 2005 I was sworn in to the NYPD for a second time in my career.
After nearly 24 years of public service, I felt I had done my part to make a difference and, in 2008, I retired from the NYPD as a captain.
In the past four years, I have worked as a Census Bureau Field Operations Manager and security supervisor. I also volunteer with Meals on Wheels and taught English as a second language.
On Feb. 24, 2009 I ran for City Council in a special election competing against 7 other candidates.
Other than my 3 children, my greatest accomplishment is having served my community in law enforcement with pride, honor and integrity, while helping to keep our neighborhoods safer.
I want to bring my values, experience and accomplishments to politics in Albany. That’s why I am running for State Assembly.
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A Letter to Our Neighbors
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Dear Neighbor,My name is Paul Saryian. I am a former police captain and small business owner with two children. I’ve lived on Staten Island for over 40 years and I am writing you because I am running for State Assembly this November to represent our North Shore 61st district. Our current member in the State Assembly has become a rubber stamp for higher taxes and less public service. Our “low-key” absentee incumbent is not meeting our goals and has failed to stand up and fight for our community. I promise to serve, protect, and faithfully represent “people before politics” and “Main Street before Wall Street.”
Having spent 24 years in public service – retiring as a police captain, and running a small distribution company in the 1990s, I know the struggles of small businesses and blue-collar workers. I also understand that our economy is benefiting the few. While Staten Island’s economy is under attack as a result of bridge toll increases, our incumbent assemblyman shrugs his shoulders and refuses to defend his constituents. Right here in the 61st district, people are still losing jobs and having trouble earning wages that can support a family. While incomes are falling, prices are skyrocketing. While real estate taxes are rising, assessed values are dropping. Meanwhile, Albany continues to spend our money like an open fire hydrant – but worst of all, Staten Island is not getting its share.
When elected this November, I will follow these voting principles on all legislation:
- Will this legislation benefit Staten Island?
- Can Staten Island afford this legislation/bill?
When in State Assembly, I will seek to:
- Ensure Staten Island gets its share of capital development public resources
- Reduce wasteful government spending
- Reduce the tax burden on the “working class” and people who are surviving on fixed incomes
- Reinstate residential tax abatements and affordable housing opportunities for prospective homeowners
- Prevent prescription drug abuse, accidental overdoses and deaths
- Create safe, clean, long-term, alternative and renewable energy solutions
- Support the full development of Staten Island’s waterfront and restoring the North Shore Railroad
- Provide incentives and opportunities for new and small businesses
- Improve public transportation, bridges, schools, unformed services and health care
- Provide jobs, training incentives and improved opportunities for vocational and higher education
- Fight corruption in public and private sectors
- Improve enforcement of existing laws instead of creating more redundant legislation
- Restore your faith and trust in state politics
I promise to be fully accountable to the voters and not to a strict political party ideology. I am dedicated to restoring Staten Island’s economic health, and increasing job opportunities on Staten Island’s North Shore. If you want further information about my campaign, please visit our website at ElectPaulSaryian.com
On November 6th, I will be on the ballot running against the democratic incumbent. If you’ve “Had Enough” of politics as usual, I hope that you can support me and vote for a change.
Sincerely,
Paul Saryian