Jess’s Vision

New York City's housing crisis is pushing rents to record highs while the vacancy rate hits historic lows. Too many New Yorkers are struggling to find affordable homes, and renters have little power in an increasingly competitive market.

• Build More Housing: Increase the supply of both affordable and market-rate housing.

• Reform Zoning Laws: Enable smarter and more flexible urban development.

• Strengthen Tenant Protections: Implement stronger laws to prevent displacement and protect renters.

• Expand Public Housing: Support the creation of social housing and advocate for federal investment.

Our streets should be safe, accessible, and prepared to handle the challenges of climate change. It's time to rethink how we use our public spaces and ensure that all residents can move around our community safely. 

• Homelessness: Transition from congregate shelters to Safe Haven shelters and supportive housing, expand affordable housing options, and connect individuals to permanent housing solutions.

• Traffic Enforcement: Advocate for increased enforcement of street safety laws and better policing of traffic violations, implement lower speed limits and daylighting to improve pedestrian safety.

• Placard Parking: Crack down on illegal placard parking that clogs streets and impedes emergency access.

• Climate: Expand green infrastructure and enhance climate resiliency to protect against rising sea levels.

Every New Yorker deserves a transportation system that is efficient, sustainable, and designed for everyone. We need to reduce congestion, improve connectivity, and invest in infrastructure that supports a thriving, modern city. 

• Congestion Pricing: Support the implementation of congestion pricing to reduce car traffic and fund public transit improvements.

• Car-Free Spaces: Expand Open Streets and pedestrian plazas to create vibrant, car-free spaces.

• Enhanced Transit Options: Invest in better public transportation, bike lanes, and infrastructure for multi-modal transit.

• Sustainable Transit: Promote sustainable and eco-friendly transportation policies to reduce the city's carbon footprint.

Every child in New York City deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future. We need to invest in our schools, support our teachers, and reduce the barriers that prevent all students from reaching their potential.

• Segregation in Schools: Address racial segregation, reform admissions policies, and promote diversity in Gifted and Talented programs.

• Class Size: Reduce class sizes and ensure schools have adequate funding to meet diverse needs.

• Learning Gaps: Expand after-school programs, provide universal summer employment opportunities, and bridge educational disparities.

• Teacher Support: Advocate for higher teacher salaries and ensure access to resources and classroom support.