Currently holds the office of New York City Council - District 38 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for New York City Council - District 38 in 2023 New York General Election.
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Get StartedOffer Open Culture permits permanently, prioritizing performances in parks serving low income communities. Work with artists to establish a wage floor to pay performers, and split the cost. Learn more
Rectify decades-long cuts to NYCHA’s community centers, and co-create arts programing with Red Hook Houses residents. Learn more
District 38 has suffered from years of disinvestment and neglect. Alexa will always fight for the working people of this district, and demand that we receive sufficient resources to meet people’s basic needs. That includes defunding the NYPD, and investing in the social services that keep working people safe. Learn more
Quality education is a human right. Learn more
The Council must fight for increased funding to strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations that work on health and resiliency directly with residents. Alexa will advocate for the institution of a resident-led Community Health Advisory Table that can map, guide, and vision a proactive set of new policies that serve our residents’ needs — not the for-profit, private health industry’s bottom line. Learn more
We must take on the developers, give the people control of their land, and fully fund public housing to build a city where every last New Yorker can have a safe, quality, and dignified home. Learn more
We must fight to strengthen protections for our beloved immigrant residents and advocate for deeper investments in service and support programs, like legal representation, immigration integration centers, and language access. We must also fight for municipal voting for resident immigrants, giving them the voice in government that they deserve as members of our community. Learn more
Alexa will demand the passage of the New York Health Act at the state level. This act will create a single-payer system for New York State, providing quality healthcare for all. Learn more
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