YJ DRAIMAN, Bio

YJ DRAIMAN, Bio
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE COUNCILMAN 12th DISTRICT 2011 – Los Angeles

YJ Draiman is the Independent candidate pursuing Councilman Greg Smith 12th District position in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Born December, 1949, YJ is a descendant of European family. After graduation from High School in 1967, YJ studied mechanical engineering in the printing industry and attended Electronic engineering school in New York City 1970-1973.

YJ, age 60, he is a successful Energy/Utility consultant, a businessman and an advocate for reducing waste in government. After working in management capacity for a few years, he opened a Real estate management company at age 27 and also opened a chain of electronic stores for retail and wholesale. While renovating buildings in the late 70’s he discovered the art of energy efficiency, methods of conserving water and reducing costs of telecommunication. In the 80’s joined the deregulated utilities marketing Natural gas, Electricity & Telecommunication, performed utility bill audits.

YJ has been actively involved in various efforts to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy and a strong proponent of renewable energy sources. YJ believes that our energy independence and reduction in the use of Fossil Fuels is crucial to our growth.

YJ is an outdoorsman, community activist and animal lover. He enjoys boating, diving, hiking and flying. He is an environmentalist and believes in the preservation of nature, parks and playground for future generations.

A dedicated family man, YJ married Miriam in 1971. They have two adult children: Son David, 37 and son Benjamin 34.

WHY I AM RUNNING

I have numerous important reasons for caring what happens in Los Angeles – my family and friends.

Our economic strain and the lack of jobs have prompted me to try and do something. Government spending is running rampant, efficiency is non-existent, waste is the rule of the day and bureaucracy is hampering business. We must address these concerns today to protect the future of our children and grandchildren.

Government fiscal discipline is a must. We must make Los Angeles business friendly and look for ways to address the housing crises.

Improving our education system and public transportation will improve the quality of life in Los Angeles

I want future generations to enjoy the freedom our country was based on. Keep our jobs at home and increase productivity and job security.

Sustainability – “We strive to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.
We should discourage wastefulness and misuse, and promote efficiency and conservation.

I need your help!