Biographical Jim Sutliff, born and raised in Brooklyn, currently lives in New York City with his family. Jim graduated from Fordham University with a dual degree in Management Accounting and Finance, and he received an M.B.A. in Strategy and Finance from Georgetown University. His professional experience includes banking and entrepreneurial pursuits. As a small business owner, he understands the challenges facing businesses in New York. Jim is a lifelong Republican who includes among his heroes President Ronald Reagan, U.S. Senator Al D'Amato, and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Jim is a former Republican Party official in New York, and is the PAC Director of a federal committee dedicated to supporting conservative Republicans for the U.S. Senate. Important Issues Major issues facing New York today include: Economic Growth Debt Service and Out of Control Government Spending Education Environment Quality of Life Political Reform - This includes everything from the selection of Judges to the operation of the Board of Elections. Race for City Council, 2003 In 2003, Jim Sutliff was a candidate for the New York City Council. His endorsements included former United States Senator Al D'Amato and Steve Moore, the former President of the Club for Growth. "Jim Sutliff would make a fine Councilman in the 47th District. He's intelligent, hard working, and has the ability to get the job done right. Jim would be a fierce advocate on the issues that are most important to New York City. We need people like Jim to fight to keep taxes low and promote economic growth. I endorse his candidacy, and I hope that you will vote for Jim Sutliff on Tuesday, November 4th." --Alfonse M. D'Amato, United States Senate, 1980-1998 "Jim Sutliff has exactly the right agenda for growth and prosperity in New York. New York is overtaxed, overregulated and overspent. Rolling back these inhibitors to growth will create jobs and budget surpluses. That is why I support Jim Sutliff." -- Steve Moore, Senior Economics Writer for The Wall Street Journal "Jim Sutliff is going to make a great Councilman in the 47th District. He is someone who will fight for jobs and promote economic growth. Jim can help build the New York economy to new heights. His business background is what is needed for these times. I strongly endorse his candidacy and urge everyone to vote for him." -- Jim Farrin, former Candidate for Congress in the 8th Congressional District