Currently holds the office of New York City Council - District 9 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for New York City Council - District 9 in 2023 New York General Election.
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Get StartedFight to end qualified immunity for police officers to ensure the public is no longer financially responsible for the misconduct of law enforcement. Learn more
Right-size the scope of the NYPD to meet our communities’ true safety needs. Learn more
Fight to protect the monumental criminal justice reforms passed in recent years that have attempted to address the systemic failures of over-policing and mass incarceration. Learn more
Provide more funding for public defenders to ensure that all defendants have competent and adequate counsel. Learn more
Support direct payments to our low-income neighbors in the form of baby bonds. Learn more
Ensure Harlem is a model of collaboration with the public and private sector entities providing high paying jobs. Learn more
Support legislation that protects and incentivizes small businesses that hire locally. Learn more
Ensure parents have various, high-performing education options that are suitable to their students’ unique needs. Learn more
Protect our community from the ravages of climate change through smart infrastructure development, desperately needed in places like Esplanade Gardens. Learn more
Ensure that major infrastructure projects include Project Labor Agreements that provide worker protections and livable wages to workers. Learn more
Improve the cleanliness of our community by supporting the Zero Waste Bill Package, and increasing street safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and those on public transportation. Learn more
Work with all levels of government to ensure Harlemites are offered subsidies to offset the upfront costs correlated with the clean energy transition. Learn more
Hold industries accountable for polluting our beloved community & incentivize cleaner, greener streets. Learn more
Housing is a human right! Learn more
Host multidisciplinary roundtables and working groups that include subject matter experts from relevant City agencies to create a comprehensive housing plan for Harlem that addresses the challenges of gentrification, displacement, development, and homelessness. Learn more
Support individuals and organizations who provide housing justice services to ensure tenant protections are being enforced. Learn more
Ensure sufficient funding for eviction prevention services, to help keep Harlem residents in their homes Learn more
Prioritize the approval of developments that include the creation of units that are affordable to current residents and increase the availability of community-centered social services. Learn more
Support legislation that protects and incentivizes small businesses that hire locally. Learn more
Partner with local organizations to address food deserts and ensure food pantries continue to serve Harlemites. Learn more
Fight to reverse the past history of government locating a disproportionate number of substance abuse treatment centers, homeless shelters and other similar programs in our district, which has had an adverse impact on Harlem residents, by ensuring that other neighborhoods accept their fair share of such facilities. Learn more
Work with all levels of government to expand the capacity of service providers to address the short-term and long-term needs of Harlem residents. Learn more
Invest in jobs & training, health & mental wellness, after-school programs, wrap-around services, programs for the aging, alternatives to incarceration and other vital programs – for Harlem, by Harlem. Learn more
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