James Dobkowski, Neighbor

James Dobkowski served as the Press Secretary for the Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature in New York.  In 2003, James moved to Los Angeles and became a screenwriter.  During the elongated WGA Writers Strike,  James became a Charter school administrator and later moved to the public school arena.  For his work with at-risk kids, he earned Teacher of the Year award in 2009.  He returned New York in 2010 and renewed his career in politics.  He is also the author of the inspirational self-help book: Corporation YOU: A Business Plan for the Soul.