About Martin Chicon

Martin Chicon is truly a native son of New York Chicon, whose hard working grandparents immigrated from Santiago, Dominican Republic in the 1920s (as one of the first Dominican families to have settled in Upper Manhattan), was born & raised in Washington Heights and Harlem, where his parents -- who were also immigrants -- raised him. Chicon graduated from both St. Catherine’s of Genoa School, and Cardinal Hayes High School.

Chicon went on to graduate from Fordham University at Lincoln Center and gained over 20 years of professional experience in the Computers and Technology field.

"I have been active in the northern Manhattan community for over 17 years. In that time I have worked with the Dominican Community extensively trying to help them as much as I can.

I am running for the Senate because I am a candidate with a bold new vision for the state of New York who will achieve real change. One who will take New York state with the support of the people in a new direction.

NY State and the country in general are going in the opposite direction where they should be. I remember when NY State was the greatest state in the Union. The leader of the USA in all areas. Now, we are once again the leaders but in a very negative way, leading the way down to the abyss. This has to change and I am the leader to change it.

My goal is to make NY and America livable once again. I want to make sure that we keep your wallets happy with money and create a stable environment friendly for jobs and entrepreneurship.

Support for a strong US dollar. Once the benchmark currency of the world, it has turned into a joke and may be dropped as a key currency.

Lower Excise Taxes to lower your costs. I want a major cut in taxes for all Electric, Gas, Cellphone, Telephone, cable, gasoline, alcohol, tobacco, etc.

Free Tips from Taxes. Many employers take advantage of the tax laws to stiff workers from their fare share of tips. From now on, you keep your money.

Strong Empowerment Zone program (SEZ). Will create low or no tax incubators for small businesses and Research and Development. This will increase businesses and jobs in out neglected manufacturing sector.

An investigation into the College and University Programs. Every year tuition keeps going up drastically making it harder and harder for young people to continue their education. These increases greatly outpace inflation. We need drastic action.

No taxes on any foodstuffs or medicine. No tax on sodas, pastries, salty foods, sugary foods, etc. or on any medical procedures whether necessary or elective.

Fair Housing Plan to cut rents and increase housing. A call for NY to immediately, investigate all DHCR leases for increase abuse by landlords. All projects should be turned into co-ops and the apartments given to the people.

A Comprehensive Health Plan that will save you money
.A medical plan that will increase coverage of uninsured, lower court awards and not punish anyone, but provide humane medical attention.

School Vouchers and Charter Schools. Private, Religious, and Charter Schools have proved that they provide a superior education. Give parents a choice!

Real Energy Plan with incentives to cut back. Tax credit for those who put solar panels on their roofs, mandatory green policies for all federal buildings and housing. No to cap and trade.

Protection against abduction of Children of divorced parents. A parent can not take a child out of the country if they do not have full custody w/o the other parent present to acknowledge permission.

Rational Program for Immigration. I really liked the program which was promoted last year to help illegal immigrants, but it needs some minor adjustments. Once those are made we can move forward and close the door for good on illegal immigration."


For Press Inquiries, please contact Vito Echevarría, Media Director for the Chicon 2010 Campaign at (646) 321-0733.