Candidate for New York City Council - District 29 in 2023 New York Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs your Councilmember, I will lead community engagement programs to address this scourge and support our Jewish communal institutions. Learn more
As your Councilmember, I will strengthen human rights protection for LGBTQI+ people by making it easier for transgender individuals to obtain official documents that reflect their preferred gender. In addition, I will advocate for anti-bullying initiatives in our public schools and enhanced training programs for police, prison staff, educators, social workers, and other professionals toward confronting hatred of LGBTQI+ people. Learn more
As your Councilmember, I will advocate for enhanced enforcement against discrimination in our housing, employment, and healthcare systems. Learn more
I will work to ensure that capacities are in place for our police to respond effectively to our communities' most immediate security needs. On the one hand, we need to rebuild trust between our community and our police officers, including by ensuring the delivery of accountable and responsive security services to all that protect human rights. On the other hand, police officers must have access to training and capacities. Learn more
We need to invest in preventing violence. We can only do that by identifying the root causes of rising criminality and ensuring measures are in place to prevent them. Education, economic opportunities, anti-violence programs for at-risk youth, and mental health access are central to building a safer community. Learn more
Expand affordable housing programs for Veterans experiencing homelessness and at-risk veterans in shelters. Learn more
I will support the provision of psychical and psychological healthcare services to our City’s Veterans. I will work to ensure that Veterans can access the healthcare services guaranteed to them through the VA. Learn more
I will ensure that all city benefits and services are guaranteed to LGBTQ+ Veterans. Learn more
Expanding after-school programs and child care, as well as professionalization courses for youth Learn more
Policies that advance access to education for children with disabilities and economic vulnerability. Learn more
A concrete plan to alleviate overcrowding by supporting the building of additional or new school spaces. Learn more
Invest in clean transportation systems: considering that transportation is also a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
Reduce emissions from the City’s power supply by switching to cleaner energy sources, including by undertaking assessments and providing options for replacing in-city gas-fired power plants associated with the bulk power system with battery storage powered by renewable energy sources. Such assessment, called for by LL17, is still pending action. Learn more
An evidence-based assessment of threats and climate change scenarios and threats (such as pollution, flooding, and other territorial threats) for each of Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, and Richmond Hill. Learn more
Increase the use of zero-emissions vehicles or electric vehicles including by investing in charging infrastructure and identifying options to electrifying municipal fleets for public transportation. Learn more
It is central that the City establishes a system of sustainable waste management (collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste materials) that prevent as much possible waste from going to the landfill. Learn more
Subsidizing community solar programs for low-income neighborhoods and creating incentives for middle-income neighborhoods to do the same. Learn more
Revitalize our streets with green spaces for community use by partnering with NYC Development Corporation and NYC Parks to expedite the Queensway project. Learn more
Invest in renewable energy. Learn more
Strengthen investment in protecting and increasing our green areas and Queen Parks, including Forest Park. Learn more
Create incentives for building to improve energy efficiency. GHG emissions from buildings primarily drive climate change in New York City. While transportation, transit, and streetlights also contribute to GHG, nearly three-quarters of all citywide emissions come only from our buildings. Reducing emissions from our buildings is, therefore, the most significant action the City can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NYC. I will advocate for the City to create incentives for relevant buildings to either invest in cleaner on-site power generation or support market growth for renewables through procuring cleaner energy generated off-site. Learn more
Raise awareness campaign on the benefits of reducing energy consumption for buildings tenants and occupants, including switching to more efficient light bulbs, adjusting their thermostats, unplugging their chargers and electronics when not in use, and purchasing more energy-efficient appliances. Learn more
Fostering partnerships with the private sector to build a green economy and climate jobs to address the need to generate cleaner energy at a lower cost. Learn more
As your Councilmember, I will support legislation that seeks to safeguard and expand the human right of sexual and reproductive healthcare access and promote transparency and accountability. As a first line of action, I will support legislation prohibiting discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Learn more
We must advocate affordable housing. Learn more
Improved enforcement against housing discrimination. Learn more
New funding mechanisms for low-income families and our seniors to purchase a home. Learn more
Public and private partnerships that support new housing construction. Learn more
Expand hours and transit frequency, subsidizing costs for individuals, and building new transit routes. Learn more
I will advocate for a universal childcare program that affords every community across our District access to quality, affordable childcare. Learn more
It’s time we raise the minimum wage to $21.25 by 2026 and adjust it annually to inflation. In addition, we must ensure essential workplace protection - not being fired without a good reason - is the law. Learn more
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