Currently holds the office of New York State Assembly - District 38 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for New York City Public Advocate in 2025 New York Partisan Primary Election.
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Get StartedJenifer is fully committed to fighting for women’s reproductive rights and freedoms. Learn more
Democracy for all: unlock the power of our most marginalized communities to become active participants in our government. Learn more
LGBTQ Inclusion: ensure New York City is a safe haven for the LGBTQ community and meets their needs. Learn more
Jenifer is a champion in fighting hate crimes citywide. Learn more
Jenifer will sue the MTA for failure to provide safe, reliable, and accessible public transit- especially for working-class New Yorkers, seniors, and people with disabilities who depend on it every day. Learn more
Hold the City accountable for permanently closing all illegal smoke shops. Learn more
Crack Down on Reckless E-Bikes License plates, registration, and inspection for e-bikes. Partner with app companies to ensure delivery workers have manageable workloads. Learn more
Safer Streets Use evidence-based approaches to reduce crime, including intervention for at-risk youth and justice-involved people. Create economic opportunities for people at risk of committing crimes. Learn more
End Traffic Violence Hold the City accountable for implementing traffic calming measures. Learn more
Accessible preschool for all children. Learn more
Evidence-based policies to improve our education, including a longer school year and smaller schools. Learn more
Passing the CUNY New Deal to upgrade infrastructure and provide more student support. Learn more
Restoring free CUNY tuition. Learn more
Invest in NYC Health + Hospitals to provide everyone with quality, accessible healthcare. Learn more
Jenifer will sue the federal government for any rollbacks to Medicaid coverage, a critical lifeline for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. She will also seek to remove federal Medicaid work requirements that would unjustly strip health care from seniors and people with disabilities — violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and threatening the wellbeing of thousands of New Yorkers. Learn more
Jenifer will sue publicly funded health care giants that deny critical mental health and addiction treatment. These private providers rake in government dollars while fueling New York’s mental health and homelessness crises through systemic neglect. Learn more
Improve health outcomes in our public hospitals. Learn more
Addressing health disparities across our City. Learn more
Promote lifestyle medicine, including the benefits of the plant-based diet. Learn more
Use the latest in technology and project delivery to build affordable housing units in record time. Learn more
Overhaul the property tax system to be equitable and provide relief to lower income homeowners. Learn more
Create a New York City Land Bank to acquire properties for affordable housing development. Learn more
Jenifer will sue the Department of Homeless Services for failure to place eligible families into permanent, affordable, supportive housing. Thousands of vacant units sit empty while families sleep in shelters. Learn more
Reform the rent-stabilized housing system to ensure safe, high-quality apartments and keep rents low. Learn more
Create better pathways to housing for persistently homeless New Yorkers, especially those with mental health and substance use disorders. Learn more
Holding NYCHA accountable for providing high quality and safe affordable housing. Learn more
Ending the Migrant Crisis Create pathways to work authorization for asylum seekers. Identify new funding sources to finance our response. Advocate for federal leadership on the issue. Learn more
Implement the latest energy infrastructure, including virtual power plants and heat pumps. Learn more
Utilize the latest waste management technology, including containerized waste, to keep our streets clean. Learn more
Advocate for eliminating the SALT deduction cap. Learn more
New tax deductions for energy efficiency upgrades. Learn more
Advocate for Fair Share of M/WBE Contracting. Learn more
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Hold agencies, City contractors, and pension investments accountable for paying women equally. New York City must lead in ensuring women receive equal pay for equal work. As the second woman of color to be Public Advocate, Jenifer will ensure this glass ceiling is shattered for all women in New York City. Learn more
Community Hiring: Job Training and Placement by and for our most vulnerable New Yorkers within their neighborhoods. Learn more
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