City Council District 1
Lifelong Lower Manhattanite, attorney and community activist. Fighting for lower rents, safer streets, and more vibrant neighborhoods.
Endorsements
Virginia Kee— Co-Founder, Chinese-American Planning Council, President Emeritus, United Democratic Organization
Chung Seto— President, United Democratic Organization
Ryder Kessler— Former Candidate for State Assembly
Michelle Kuppersmith— Member, Seward Park Co-op Board
Charles Komanoff— Safe Streets and Transit Advocate, Tribeca Resident
Betty Kay— Disability and Transportation Advocate, Battery Park City Resident
Why I'm Running
Lower Manhattan is at a breaking point—rents are soaring, traffic is gridlocked, and public services are failing while politicians protect the status quo. Jess Coleman has spent his life here, fighting for safer streets, affordable housing, and stronger public spaces. Now, he’s taking on a system that puts powerful interests ahead of everyday people. It’s time for bold, no-nonsense leadership that delivers real results.
OUR DISTRICT
Lower Manhattan has always been a beacon of possibility. Skyscrapers poking through clouds, trains whizzing below our feet, people from all four corners of the globe brushing shoulders as they rush to work or school—there is nothing quite like it. From Independence Plaza to the Vladeck Houses, our district embodies the spirit of what can be achieved when bold ideas meet collective action.
With the right leadership, Lower Manhattan can set the standard for what bold, progressive governance looks like. Jess Coleman’s vision is grounded in this belief: that our district has the potential to rise to its challenges, driven by compassion, courage, and a commitment to tangible, transformative progress. We can create neighborhoods where abundant affordable housing allows everyone to have a place they call home, where our schools provide world-class education for every child, and where our streets are vibrant public spaces that prioritize safety, accessibility, and sustainability for generations to come.
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