Currently holds the office of New York City Council - District 29 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for New York City Council - District 29 in 2023 New York General Election.
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Get StartedForce all land use decisions to have a health care impact assessment Learn more
I am fighting for the creation of a Citywide LGBTQ+ Office that will ensure - no matter the administration - the LGBTQ+ community has representation. I will also continue to advocate with the New York State Legislature to pass legislation that expands and protects the rights of all LGBTQ+ individuals. Learn more
I do not support a jail in Kew Gardens. Learn more
Ensure robust bilingual education programs at all schools beginning in Kindergarten. Learn more
We need to demand reduced class sizes. Learn more
New York City needs to expand its 3-K program throughout the city. Learn more
Expand Gifted and Talented Programs to all local elementary schools to provide access to these resources to all children. Learn more
Aggressive time-tables to convert all polluting buildings to clean energy by 2030. Learn more
Rapidly expand the amount of green space within District 29 by 2030 by re-engineering our streets to be more efficient including reducing asphalt and concrete wherever possible. Learn more
Phase out gas fired power plants in Queens and replace with renewable sources of energy by 2040. Learn more
Increase funding for Queens parks and advance Phase I of the Queensway project, a community-led effort to transform a blighted, 3.5 mile stretch of abandoned railway in Central Queens into a family-friendly linear park and cultural greenway. Learn more
Transition the entire vehicle fleet of all NYC agencies towards zero emissions by 2030. Learn more
Create an electric grid that is powered by 100% renewable energy by 2030. Learn more
I believe that healthcare is a human right. Learn more
Invest in preventive and primary care by making community health services more accessible for seniors and low income residents Learn more
Increase the funding, and expand the mandate of, the Department of Health to better prevent disease outbreaks and improve public health Learn more
Prioritize Pedestrian and Cyclist safety in all street redesigns. Learn more
Reduced LIRR fares for New York City residents. Learn more
Expand Bus Service, especially rapid bus transit like Select Bus Service in our community. Learn more
Push for city take-over of MTA to put subways and buses under municipal control. Learn more
Implement the legislation to combat skyrocketing commercial rents that push our mom and pop shops out of business. Learn more
Once reelected as your City Council Member, I will continue to push for legislation that will require all development projects under land use review to include a hospital impact assessment in addition to the required environmental assessment. Learn more
Guarantee home and community based long-term care services for all New Yorkers. Learn more
Increase support for obtaining Social Security benefits for all recipients. Learn more
Protect our most vulnerable seniors by increasing funding for senior centers and expanding other programs seniors rely on. Learn more
Expand NORCs and increase senior services. Learn more
Increase the funding, and expand the mandate of, the Department of Health to better prevent disease outbreaks and improve public health. Learn more
Through budget allocations I will continue to support the important LGBTQ+ organizations and service providers in District 29 and will advocate for the expansion and funding of initiatives for programs that provide direct services, healthcare, housing and education opportunities for LGBTQ+ children, youth and seniors throughout the city. Learn more
Prevent layoffs and/or cuts to NYC budgets by making the super rich pay their fair share of taxes. Learn more
Focus on the creation of living wage and union jobs when negotiating city contracts. Learn more
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