Currently holds the office of New York City Council - District 9 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for New York City Council - District 9 in 2025 New York General Election.
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Get StartedProvide more funding for public defenders to ensure that all defendants have competent and adequate counsel. Learn more
Fight to protect the monumental criminal justice reforms passed in recent years that have attempted to address the systemic failures of over-policing and mass incarceration. Learn more
Fight to end qualified immunity for police officers to ensure the public is no longer financially responsible for the misconduct of law enforcement. Learn more
Harlem needs to truly be safe. We must fight to implement equitable public safety measures that keep Harlem secure while ensuring the human rights of our community are respected. Learn more
Support legislation that protects and incentivizes small businesses that hire locally. Learn more
Harlem residents deserve prosperity. We will invest in workforce and economic development opportunities that provide careers and investments in Harlem. Learn more
Ensure parents have various, high-performing education options that are suitable to their students’ unique needs. Learn more
Systemic racism and intentional disinvestment in our community has left us open to the worst impacts of climate change. Harlem has the opportunity to be a shining green beacon to the world. Learn more
Protect our community from the ravages of climate change through smart infrastructure development, desperately needed in places like Esplanade Gardens. Learn more
Hold industries accountable for polluting our beloved community & incentivize cleaner, greener streets. Learn more
Ensure sufficient funding for eviction prevention services, to help keep Harlem residents in their homes. Learn more
Support individuals and organizations who provide housing justice services to ensure tenant protections are being enforced. Learn more
Prioritize the approval of developments that include the creation of units that are affordable to current residents and increase the availability of community-centered social services. Learn more
Harlem residents deserve stable, truly-affordable housing so we can plan for the future, boldly commit to ending homelessness, and support pathways to homeownership. Learn more
Invest in jobs & training, health & mental wellness, after-school programs, wrap-around services, programs for the aging, alternatives to incarceration and other vital programs – for Harlem, by Harlem. Learn more
We will increase investments in our human infrastructure like schools that enrich, mental health programs that uplift, and culturally competent hospitals that address our neighbors’ holistic needs. Learn more
Partner with local organizations to address food deserts and ensure food pantries continue to serve Harlemites. Learn more
Ensure Harlem is a model of collaboration with the public and private sector entities providing high paying jobs. Learn more
Ensure that major infrastructure projects include Project Labor Agreements that provide worker protections and livable wages to workers. Learn more
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