Currently holds the office of New York City Council - District 2 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for New York City Council - District 2 in 2023 New York General Election.
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Get StartedCarlina stands unequivocally for abortion access and overall improved reproductive healthcare. Learn more
She will continue to stand as an ally to ensure that no person is subjected to scarring and discriminatory state and local legislation. Learn more
Carlina believes we must constantly work to improve accessibility to education, opportunity, recreation, and all aspects of life for New Yorkers with disabilities, and she knows that in conjunction with tangible reforms, the fight for disability justice is also in removing stigma. Learn more
Carlina knows that a comprehensive, commonsense, and integrated approach is needed to end the recent rise in crime, and ensure true public safety in the future. Learn more
Carlina will continue to support small businesses, invest in opportunities for traditionally ignored lower-income New Yorkers with equitable job training facilities and programming, and she will advocate to finally reform our broken tax system so the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share and property owners can finally experience a system that is equitable. Learn more
She will continue to work for the resources for the adaptation to, mitigation from, and reversal of climate change. Learn more
To make New York a leader in the energy transition, Carlina cosponsored a bold plan to transform Rikers Island into a renewable energy hub and supported the divestment of the city’s pension away from fossil fuel companies. Learn more
She cosponsored Local Law 97, the Green New Deal for New York, to reduce building emissions citywide to meet New York’s net-zero goals. Learn more
She will continue to fight for a universal coverage model like the NY Health Act and Medicare for All, while ensuring locally our health systems are serving our most vulnerable and historically disenfranchised. Learn more
Healthcare should be a basic human right, no matter what. Learn more
Carlina knows that we need to build more affordable and accessible housing in all areas, not just a select few, to address soaring rents and housing instability, which can often lead to homelessness. Learn more
Carlina believes that housing is a basic human right, and that we have it in our power to make sure every person has access to permanent, dignified, affordable housing. Learn more
She believes that we must expand rights to our immigrant community and sponsored legislation to bring voting right to noncitizens for municipal elections, as well as a leader in the Council on issues related to our migrant and refugee crises, and in opposition to the cruel practices of ICE, the Border Patrol and nativist Republican governors. Learn more
She has been a champion for mass transit and cyclists to reduce car congestion and pollution. Learn more
Carlina has been working on animal rights legislation since before her election, when she worked within the Council to pass a bill that restricted the use of exotic animals for entertainment purposes and traveling circuses in New York City. Since then, she has passed landmark legislation to safeguard wild and farmed birds and continues her work to safeguard animal welfare nationwide. Learn more
Especially after two years of a pandemic shattering what we understood to be the norm, Carlina remains committed to meeting a new generation of issues with actionable solutions. From her legislation to make the Open Streets Program permanent and City-supported to her persistence in creating and protecting housing affordability, Carlina’s record demonstrates that as our Councilwoman, she will continue to forge a path making New York more livable for everyone. Learn more
Carlina is the proud daughter of a Local 1549 member and knows the importance of having the support of a union. Learn more
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