Philip T. Sica

from Atlantic Union College (Religion), attended New York Law School, and did religious graduate work with Andrews University.

[6] Prior to running for borough president, Sica ran for the State Assembly's 24th district in 2000, and lost to Mark Weprin (72% to 28%).

During his run for the Council District, Sica outlined his wishes to promote a reduction in crime, the lowering of taxes, and reform of the city's education system through increased investment by the state.

Additionally, Borough President Helen Marshall ran unopposed for the nomination of the Democratic and Working Families parties.

Sica's strongest assembly district was A.D. 23 (comprising Howard Beach, Ozone Park, and Far Rockaway) where he garnered 39% of the votes cast.