Queens Chronicle - Gulluscio Declares Run For City Council Seat

Published: February 13, 2008, 11:59 pm

Tags: nyc council, democrats, frank gulluscio, south queens democratic club, queens chronicle, joseph addabbo

Read original...The race to fill the 32nd City Council district seat is getting heated, especially now that a second contender has officially declared his candidacy.Democratic District Leader Frank Gulluscio announced the news Jan. 30 at the South Queens Democratic Club, where he received an enthusiastic endorsement, he said.The 60-year-old grandfather of two, who has served as the district leader for more than a decade, is up against 22-year-old Eric Ulrich, the Republican district leader and a recent college graduate.Each wants to fill the seat currently held by Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who is term-limited as of 2009 and expected to challenge state Sen. Serphin Maltese (R-Glendale).Gulluscio is confident he will prevail in this race for one simple reason: he's got experience.The former teacher first delved into the world of City Council politics about five years ago when he joined Addabbo's staff as his director of education. Any educational concerns that

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