Candidate for New York City Council - District 26 in 2021 New York Consolidated Primary Election.
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Get StartedLove is love and everybody has the right to express their gender identity. Learn more
I support Black Lives Matter. Learn more
My first priority is to work with law enforcement to make sure the public safety needs of residents are being properly implemented. Learn more
Police should not be dispatched for mental health emergencies. Learn more
We must move resources to intervene earlier in the lives of young people, and continue with comprehensive treatment for those who are addicted. Learn more
I am for the legalization of marijuana. Learn more
I am also in favor of decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms (psilocybin), and legalizing it for medicinal use. Learn more
All Americans, especially low-income individuals and households, have felt the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. To get through the remainder of the crisis, I am calling for a $2,000 monthly income for all adult citizens. After the crisis, this amount will be reduced to $1,000 a month. Learn more
I am a fierce advocate for the expansion of special education programs, and special-education public schools in the future. Learn more
I support an income-driven repayment plan with a reduced cap on loan repayment, and lower interest rates on loans, with no accrued interest until graduation. Individuals would have up to one year of loan deferment, with no change in interest rate. Learn more
In order for our children to thrive, it is imperative that we dramatically expand the number of social workers and mental health providers in our public schools. Learn more
I support tuition-free, two-year public college. Learn more
I will work hard to implement larger initiatives for a more sustainable city. Learn more
I support universal background checks, strict laws preventing anyone with a history of violence from obtaining a weapon; and a ban on assault weapons and accessories that are used in many mass shootings. Learn more
I support a public-option health plan. Those who are happy with their current private plans can keep it. A strong, well-run public option will compete with private insurers, and we can move towards a better multi-payer healthcare system, or a single-payer system–if voters decide they want it. Learn more
I will seek to update the tax code, allowing renters to deduct their rent from taxes just like homeowners and landlords can deduct mortgage. Learn more
, I want to provide housing vouchers to help families stay in their homes, and call for federal eviction prevention programs and tenant counseling. Learn more
I will advocate for increased federal funding for the homeless crisis, and work with communities and advocates to establish permanent housing for the homeless. Learn more
I am a supporter of NYCHA. Learn more
We have over 12 million undocumented immigrants that need to be treated humanely. Many of them pay taxes and have American children. We need to create a pathway to citizenship, especially for DACA recipients. Learn more
We will reduce carbon emissions by fully electrifying the City’s vehicle fleet by 2035 - 5 years before it is currently scheduled. Learn more
Affordable and fast transit is something everyone should enjoy. Within ten years, we will electrify our entire bus fleet. Learn more
I am a strong supporter of unions and will work to bring more good-paying union jobs to the district. Learn more
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