NEW YORK CITY DESERVES SAFE STREETS AND AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOODS
Candidates We Support
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Alexa Avilés
Democrat for City Council
District 38
Alexa Avilés is a trusted advocate, community organizer, and lifelong champion for working families in Brooklyn. She has spent decades fighting for justice - from protecting public schools and housing, to ensuring immigrant communities are heard and served. Before joining the City Council, Alexa led nonprofit efforts to expand youth programming, support community development, and confront systemic inequities head-on. As a Council Member, she’s remained deeply rooted in her district, while governing with heart, standing up to powerful interests, and always putting people first.
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Justin Sanchez
Democrat for City Council
District 17
Justin Sanchez is a lifelong Bronxite and dedicated public servant committed to uplifting his community. With a rich heritage of Dominican, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Honduran roots, Justin has served as Chief of Staff to NYS Senator Nathalia Fernandez and has held leadership roles in both the Young Democrats of America and the Stonewall Democrats. His campaign for City Council District 17 focuses on building a cleaner, safer, and more affordable Bronx, ensuring that every resident has the opportunity to thrive.
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Pierina Sanchez
Democrat for City Council
District 14
Pierina Sanchez is a Bronxite, Afro-Dominicana, and dedicated public servant representing New York City’s 14th Council District. A proud alumna of Bronx public schools, Pierina earned her degrees from Harvard University and Princeton University. Her career spans roles from the White House to New York City Hall, always focusing on equity and justice. As Chair of the Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings, she has championed affordable housing and community development. She continues to advocate for the Bronx, ensuring that every resident has access to safe housing, quality education, and economic opportunities.
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Shaun Abreu
Democrat for City Council
District 7
Shaun Abreu is the first Latino to represent Manhattan’s 7th District on the New York City Council. Born and raised in Washington Heights to Dominican immigrant parents, Shaun experienced housing insecurity firsthand when his family was evicted during his childhood. These early challenges inspired his commitment to public service and advocacy. As a Council Member, Shaun has championed affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and workers' rights—including casting a pivotal vote to build 80,000 new housing units and allocate $5 billion for housing and infrastructure.
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Crystal Hudson
Democrat for City Council
District 35
Crystal Hudson is a third-generation Brooklynite, public servant, and community organizer representing New York City’s 35th Council District. Elected in 2021, she made history as one of the first out gay Black women on the City Council. Crystal's commitment to public service is deeply personal, stemming from her experience as the primary caregiver for her mother, who battled Alzheimer's disease. In her first term, Crystal introduced 78 bills—more than any other first-term member in Brooklyn. As Chair of the Committee on Aging and Co-Chair of the Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, Crystal continues to champion equity, accessibility, and justice for all New Yorkers.
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Darlene Mealy
Democrat for City Council
District 41
Darlene Mealy is a seasoned public servant and lifelong advocate for Brooklyn's working families, currently serving as the NYC Council Member for District 41, encompassing Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Ocean Hill, and parts of East Flatbush. A former MTA transit worker and proud union member, Mealy brings firsthand experience of labor issues to her role. She has been a steadfast champion for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), authoring pivotal legislation. Her commitment to economic equity and community development underscores her dedication to uplifting underserved neighborhoods and ensuring fair opportunities for all.
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Antonio Reynoso
For Brooklyn Borough President
Antonio Reynoso is the Brooklyn Borough President and a lifelong advocate for social equity, environmental justice, and smart infrastructure investment. A former City Council Member and the first Dominican-American to serve as Brooklyn’s Borough President, Antonio has spent his career fighting for working families, safer streets, and stronger communities. From expanding green space and maternal healthcare access to championing affordable housing and school improvements, he brings progressive values and practical leadership to every corner of the borough. Antonio is a consistent ally of organized labor and a champion for development that uplifts working people.
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Kevin Riley
Democrat for City Council
District 12
Kevin Riley is a lifelong Bronx resident, community advocate, and City Council Member representing District 12. Since taking office, he’s focused on expanding opportunity, investing in youth, and ensuring that local development benefits local workers. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sightings, and Dispositions, Kevin plays a key role in how city resources are allocated. He continues to champion smart, community-first growth across the Northeast Bronx. A strong ally of labor, Kevin works to make sure good-paying union jobs are part of the borough’s future.
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