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Thomas White Jr., 71, American politician, member of the New York City Council (1992–2001, since 2006).
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|Thomas White, Jr. (August 21, 1939 – August 27, 2010) was a member of the New York City Council from Queens. A Democrat, he represented the 28th Council district, which includes the neighborhoods of Jamaica, South Jamaica, and Richmond Hill.
He co-founded and was the Executive Director of J-CAP, an alcohol and substance abuse residential treatment program in New York State.
White won the Democratic primary vote in November 2009 to seek a new term, following the overturning of term limits at the insistence of New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a vote by the New York City Council, by a six votes. This small margin of victory has been attributed by some political observers to public anger over the overturning by the City Council of two referendums supporting eight-year term limits.[citation needed] Five other council incumbents, four of whom had voted to overturn term limits, lost their bids for re-election, the largest such number since the 1980s.
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1.What is the primary function of the J-CAP organization?
- A.Housing assistance for veterans
- B.Alcohol and substance abuse residential treatmentcorrect
- C.Education reform in Queens
- D.Political advocacy for term limits
J-CAP is an alcohol and substance abuse residential treatment program in New York State.
Source: biography body
2.What was the date of birth of Thomas White Jr.?
- A.August 21, 1941
- B.August 21, 1939correct
- C.August 27, 2010
- D.August 27, 1939
Thomas White Jr. was born on August 21, 1939.
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3.Which borough of New York City did Thomas White Jr. represent in the City Council?
- A.Staten Island
- B.Bronx
- C.Brooklyn
- D.Queenscorrect
Thomas White Jr. served as a member of the New York City Council from Queens.
Source: biography body
4.What is the date of death of Thomas White Jr.?
- A.January 1, 2006
- B.August 21, 1939
- C.August 27, 2010correct
- D.November 1, 2009
Thomas White Jr. passed away on August 27, 2010.
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5.Which political party was Thomas White Jr. a member of?
- A.Independent
- B.Republican
- C.Democratcorrect
- D.Libertarian
Thomas White Jr. was a Democrat who represented the 28th Council district.
Source: biography body
6.Which neighborhoods were included in the 28th Council district represented by Thomas White Jr.?
- A.Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood
- B.Flushing, Bayside, and Whitestone
- C.Jamaica, South Jamaica, and Richmond Hillcorrect
- D.Astoria, Long Island City, and Sunnyside
The 28th Council district represented by Thomas White Jr. included Jamaica, South Jamaica, and Richmond Hill.
Source: biography body
7.What was the name of the substance abuse program co-founded by Thomas White Jr.?
- A.NEW-START
- B.QUEENS-HELP
- C.NYC-REHAB
- D.J-CAPcorrect
Thomas White Jr. co-founded and served as the Executive Director of J-CAP, an alcohol and substance abuse residential treatment program.
Source: biography body
8.During which years did Thomas White Jr. initially serve on the New York City Council?
- A.1992–2001correct
- B.1985–1995
- C.2001–2006
- D.1980–1990
Thomas White Jr. served as a member of the New York City Council from 1992 to 2001.
Source: biography header
9.By what margin of votes did Thomas White Jr. win the Democratic primary in November 2009?
- A.Five votes
- B.Six votescorrect
- C.Eight votes
- D.Ten votes
Thomas White Jr. won the Democratic primary in November 2009 by a margin of six votes.
Source: biography body
10.Who was the Mayor of New York City that insisted on overturning term limits?
- A.Ed Koch
- B.David Dinkins
- C.Rudy Giuliani
- D.Michael Bloombergcorrect
Term limits were overturned at the insistence of New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Source: biography body
11.What specific public anger was attributed to the small margin of victory for Thomas White Jr. in 2009?
- A.The overturning of two referendums supporting eight-year term limitscorrect
- B.Budget cuts to local schools
- C.The closing of local hospitals
- D.New zoning laws in Richmond Hill
Political observers attributed the small victory margin to anger over the City Council overturning two referendums supporting eight-year term limits.
Source: biography body
12.How many other council incumbents lost their re-election bids alongside the results that saw Thomas White Jr. struggle?
- A.Three
- B.Four
- C.Six
- D.Fivecorrect
Five other council incumbents lost their bids for re-election during that period.
Source: biography body
13.What was the role of Thomas White Jr. at J-CAP?
- A.Founder only
- B.Lead Counselor
- C.Executive Directorcorrect
- D.Board Treasurer
Thomas White Jr. was both a co-founder and the Executive Director of the J-CAP residential treatment program.
Source: biography body
14.How many council incumbents who lost their re-election bids had voted to overturn term limits?
- A.Five
- B.Fourcorrect
- C.Three
- D.Two
Four of the five council incumbents who lost their re-election bids had voted to overturn term limits.
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15.The loss of council incumbents in 2009 was the largest such number since which decade?
- A.2000s
- B.1980scorrect
- C.1970s
- D.1990s
The loss of five incumbents was the largest such number since the 1980s.
Source: biography body
16.In what year did Thomas White Jr. resume his role in the New York City Council after his initial departure?
- A.2002
- B.2006correct
- C.2009
- D.2001
Thomas White Jr. was a member of the New York City Council from 1992 to 2001, and again since 2006.
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