Currently holds the office of New York City Council - District 10 until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for New York City Council - District 10 in 2023 New York Primary Election.
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Get StartedReproductive Services need to get the funding they deserve. Learn more
Continue to expand reproductive health services in communities of color. Learn more
I will continue to be a fierce champion of reproductive rights for all. Learn more
Protection of reproductive rights, including abortion access, and preventative care. Learn more
Support medical and reproductive services for incarcerated women. Learn more
The New York City Council must collaborate with cultural institutions across the city to allow free entry/ pay as you can for all disabled visitors to all city controlled Cultural Institutions Group (CIGs). Learn more
Standing up for the civil rights of the LGBTQIA+ community including the decriminalization of the trans community. Learn more
All businesses adhere to ADA accessibility, there should be a process allowing initial 90 day building code upgrades and financial assistance for ensuring compliance followed by enforcement. Learn more
End Qualified-Immunity for NYPD Officers. Learn more
We must end the deployment of tear gas and rubber bullets against protestors. Learn more
I strongly support ending the inhumane practice of solitary confinement. Learn more
Oversight of NYPD. NYC Council Investigations committee should have expanded investigative and oversight powers in cases of police misconduct and deadly use of force. Learn more
Ban the Sale of Animal-Tested Cosmetics. Learn more
Establish a Department of Animal Advocacy within the NY Government. Learn more
Advocate for More Animal Shelters in Uptown. Learn more
Reject the Borough-Based Plan to Replace Rikers. I support the expedited closure of Rikers, now we must ensure that city resources are spent to improve our city, not incarcerate our people. Learn more
Support the removal of NYPD response in homelessness outreach, and mental health calls. Learn more
Support Police Residency Laws. 51% of NYPD officers do not live in NYC. We must put Residency Laws to ensure our police officers are members of the community they serve. Learn more
Encourage expansion of small business instead of big-box stores. Learn more
Expand access to loan programs and support for small businesses. Learn more
Higher Heights Initiative: developing pipeline for our community to access green careers that have not been traditionally accessible to them. Learn more
I support the Small Business and Jobs Survival Act. 31% of small businesses are minority owned. The SBJSBA would empower small business owners which would grant business owners a right to renewal in the commercial lease process. Learn more
Support partnerships with merchants associations. Learn more
Support small businesses and vendors by fighting for commercial rent control. Learn more
Support Street Vendor and micro-entrepreneurs. Learn more
Support vendor plazas and pedestrian-friendly marketplaces. Learn more
Allow for a Board of Education that is more independent and subject to oversight from the City Council. Learn more
Community-based groups like Community Education Councils should have veto-power over school closures and be an active voice in the agenda-setting for school culture. Learn more
New York City is the most diverse city in the world, we must make sure our curriculum is diverse and representative of its students. We must overhaul the DOE budget and make space for minority and women-led contractors while also setting aside funds to actively recruit teachers of color. Learn more
Advocate for Humane Education at All Levels of Schooling. Learn more
Free CUNY for All. Learn more
Provide professional certification courses and continuing higher-education opportunities for members of our community. Learn more
Open Parent Academies at schools that would offer parenting and skills workshops to increase institutional accessibility and better help their students. Learn more
Advocating for the repeal of Hect-Calandra at the state level, end all discriminatory screens in New York City public schools, and launch a community-led diversity plan for middle schools in Northern Manhattan. Learn more
We must remove NYPD officers from schools and end harsh disciplinary processes like zero tolerance. Too often students of color are exposed to the carceral system in everyday life. Schools are institutions for learning, students should not feel like they are in prison by going through metal detectors every day. Learn more
Fund mental health professionals in every school so students have the resources to cope with stress and process the historic inequities of poverty that have existed in their communities. Learn more
Secure high-quality laptops and tablets all students while ensuring access to adequate broadband. Learn more
I support #FreeCuny which would remove financial barriers to entry to a university education. Learn more
Support Renewable Rikers. Learn more
Fortify Harlem River Esplanade in our District and other vulnerable waterfront areas. Learn more
Pass a Green New Deal for New York City. Learn more
Make the language around Climate Justice movement more accessible to all, keeping New York’s immigrant community in mind. Learn more
Move Ownership of the energy supply from the private sector to the public. Learn more
Divest From Fossil Fuels. NYC pensions and any other support of the fossil fuel industry. Learn more
Millions of immigrants contribute to the economic vitality and culture of our city, we must allow undocumented residents to vote in City elections. Learn more
We need to ensure access to quality health and mental health care for the diisabled community. Learn more
Racially Representative Healthcare. People of Color have historically been misdiagnosed and undertreated. We must support programs that boost diversity in the healthcare industry and overcome these obstacles. Learn more
Expand Mental Health Programs. Learn more
Universal Healthcare. Support the passage and implementation of the NY Health ACt. Learn more
End The Maternal Mortality Crisis. Women of color are particularly vulnerable to maternal mortality, we must support women at all stages of pregnancy to ensure their safety. Learn more
We must ensure access to high-quality medical treatment for any illness in prisons. Learn more
Protect the disabled community from eviction, displacement in housing discrimination. We must ensure that disabled New Yorkers are easily able to request repairs and upgrades in their current apartments to allow manageability and accessibility. Learn more
Empower members of the community to organize against landlord abuse. Learn more
Support a city-level Homes Guarantee campaign by preserving existing affordable public and social housing (including NYCHA), building new social housing units, and advocating for a comprehensive plan. Learn more
Expand legal services and create emergency funds to protect tenants from eviction and homelessness. Learn more
I also support expanding city-funded loans to encourage homeownership and the use of Community Land Trusts for community control of new development in their neighborhoods. Learn more
I will also oppose any privatization efforts of public housing. Support community-led efforts. Learn more
Historically, rezonings have been used as a tool to segregate and displace communities. We need to examine land-use and ULURP processes in the city. I strongly support the requirement of Racial Impact Studies in rezoning and other land-use proposals. Learn more
Make Affordable Housing and Shelters more Pet-Friendly/Accessible. Learn more
Reimagining NYC as a true Sanctuary city. Support the NYS Liberty For All Bill. Learn more
Formation of the Council of Immigrants. Learn more
Increase language accessibility around municipal programming. Learn more
Support of Municipal Voting Legislation. Learn more
Support of Citizenship classes & ELL. Learn more
Work to end deportations. Support legal representation for detained immigrants. Learn more
Immigrants Bill of Rights. Learn more
Preservation of Adult literacy programing and funding. Learn more
Access to healthcare and mental health care services regardless of immigration service. Learn more
Fight for Increased Federal and State funding of the MTA. Learn more
Address food insecurity and food waste in New York City. Support food-share and expansion of Health Bucks initiative. Learn more
Reduce car dependency, support sidewalk expansions/street closures, prioritize development of green recreational spaces in POC neighborhoods. Learn more
New York City should prioritize true accessibility in our public mass transit system. In addition, we must guarantee investment in our city’s infrastructure and sidewalks to ensure our streets are accessible to all. Learn more
We must expand the New York City Identification Card program for disabled New Yorkers so they too can enjoy the benefits and access of the program. Learn more
Support all children with special needs and disabilities and their families. All children should have access to quality education and intervention services, including efficient transportation options and one on one support. Learn more
Enact a Carbon Tax that will fund capital projects and green infrastructure. Learn more
Support for a minimum wage that automatically matches the rate of inflation. Learn more
We must ensure our city’s workforce is inclusive and develop a pipeline of life sustaining employment opportunities available to the disabled community who would like to engage in full time, or part time employment. Learn more
Closing the Income inequality Gap for women/ women of color. Learn more
Support scheduling transparency and emergency paid-time off. Learn more
Support hazard pay for essential workers and benefits for excluded workers. Learn more
Expanding protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Learn more
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