President Roosevelt once used the the West African proverb “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” That phrase has defined Roosevelt’s political legacy.
When it comes to Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (Assembly District 32), the West African Proverb has been modified; the new proverb coming out of Southeast Queens, New York is “Speak with authority and swinging a big stick, you will go far.”
Everyone knows when it comes to representing her district and constituents, Assemblywoman Cook doesn’t wavier, no matter what the political odds are. Vivian Cook’s legislative stick reaches deep into the politics of New York State and she has used it many times to push legislative reform for her community.
Assemblywoman Cook’s long service to the community speaks for itself. There are very few elected officials in Southeast Queens who have addressed the core issues of a community. Assemblywoman Cook is known to stand up whether it’s fighting a political issue in Albany, supporting local grass roots organizations, or addressing concerns of an entire Community.
“Assemblywoman Cook steps up, says Joe Evans, local business owner and Vice President of The Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Queens New York. When we have issues that need immediate solving, we know once it reaches Cooks office it will be addressed expediently. Assemblywoman Cook doesn’t look for excuses, she finds solutions.”
Assemblywoman Cook has worked closely with Governor Cuomo on several major issues that will directly affect the quality of life of her constituents. Her legislation has: helped our community based businesses thrive, provide a better education for our children, address healthcare disparities, decrease crime, and increase employment. We at CWCOA would like to say, “Job Well Done Assemblywoman!”
Please visit Vivian Cooks’s website to read the many legislative bills that Assemblywoman Cook has sponsored.