Currently holds the office of Brooklyn Borough President until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Brooklyn Borough President in 2025 New York General Election.
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Get StartedFully fund and strengthen programs like the Trans Equity Initiative and the Ending the Epidemic Initiative as well as advocate for timely and stable city funding for LGBTQ nonprofits facing chronic payment delays. Learn more
Partner with Ponce Bank to establish a Banking Development District in Community District 18, improving financial services and lending options for low-income residents. Learn more
Continue fighting for public education funding and opposing efforts to divert resources to charter networks. Learn more
Expand investments in special education programs. Learn more
Strengthen partnerships with educators, parents, and students to build a more equitable, well-funded public school system. Learn more
Hold Governor Hochul accountable to climate commitments, including supporting the NY HEAT Act and expanding the NY Solar Tax Credit. Learn more
Continue advancing policies that reduce emissions, improve air quality, and invest in environmental justice communities. Learn more
Advocate for large-scale and community-based renewable energy projects to transition Brooklyn to clean energy. Learn more
Partner with UPROSE and Ramboll to support a community-driven plan for converting two peaker plants in Sunset Park to renewable energy. Learn more
Expand access to mental health services to ensure all Brooklynites receive the care they need. Learn more
Ensure Brooklyn prioritizes stable housing and accessible mental health services as key to public safety and community well-being. Learn more
Expand investments in maternal health infrastructure to ensure Brooklyn hospitals have state-of-the-art labor and delivery facilities. Learn more
Support and spread awareness of the work done by the Maternal Health Task Force. Learn more
Fund land acquisition for cooperative or nonprofit-owned supermarkets that reinvest in underserved communities. Learn more
Invest in sustainable, community-driven solutions to eliminate food deserts across Brooklyn. Learn more
Expand affordable housing while improving quality of life. Learn more
Prevent displacement and protect renters from eviction. Learn more
Expand cold storage access for partner nonprofits, improving food distribution and storage. Learn more
Expand estate planning resources to help families protect their homes. Learn more
Work with local organizations to ensure more families enroll in SNAP and receive essential food assistance. Learn more
Strengthen tenant protections by continuing Tenant’s Rights Forums and connecting renters with legal resources. Learn more
Advocate for investments that treat housing as a fundamental right, not a privilege. Learn more
Expand support for homeless trans youth through housing, mental health, and food security initiatives. Learn more
Safeguard homeowners from deed theft with a Tangled Title Fund to Secure capital funding to close financing gaps for supportive housing. Learn more
Continue to support the Interborough Express (IBX) to expand transit access and better connect Brooklyn and Queens. Learn more
Continue growing the Community Baby Shower Fund to reach more families in high-risk neighborhoods with essential supplies and support on top of the initial 50K investment. Learn more
Partner with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and CM Lincoln Restler to redesign Columbus Park, making it a more inviting space for residents and workers. Learn more
Advocate for technology and infrastructure improvements in every school. Learn more
Advocate for the creation of a Community Board Central Office, providing staffing, training, land use planning support, and IT resources. Learn more
Launch a Light Up the Hood program, funding street lighting in East New York to improve safety and walkability. Learn more
Advocate for warehouse workers and last-mile delivery workers, ensuring better wages and conditions. Learn more
Launch Bushwick 1000, a new initiative to strengthen worker protections and job opportunities in the area. Learn more
Fund renovations at a District 75 school to establish workforce training programs in auto repair, beauty, and culinary arts, creating career pathways for students with disabilities. Learn more
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