Jumaane Williams

Democratic

Public Advocate

Public Advocate

Top 3 Issues:

1. Addressing NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis

2. Increasing Government Transparency and Accountability

3. Criminal Justice/Gun Violence Prevention


Candidate Video Profile



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Peace everybody, I’m Public Advocate Jumaane WIlliams and I’m asking for your support for re-election.
Throughout my career in public service, the City Council and before that as a community organizer, I’ve served as an advocate for the public by fighting for justice and equity for all-- someone who’s had the courage to put their body on the line to stand up for what’s right and create transformational change in our city.
I’ve been proud to lead the fight to create better policing and safer streets, to address our city’s affordable housing crisis and to improve transparency and accountability in our city government.
We stand for all communities with a special focus on underserved communities, for black and brown New Yorkers, for immigrants’ rights, women’s rights, LGBT rights, and our veterans.
We passed more than 50 pieces of legislation by blending outside pressure with inside operations -- and I was proud to be voted NYC’s most productive Council Member.
Now we still have a lot of work to do, and as our city’s Public Advocate, I will continue to be an activist elected official who brings the voice of everyday New Yorkers to our city government and help make New York a truly progressive beacon for all.
I hope to earn your vote for re-election. To join our grassroots campaign and learn more, visit JumaaneWilliams.com. It's Time, Let's Go. Peace.

Current Occupation

NYC Public Advocate

Previous Occupation

NYC Council Member, 45th District

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Brooklyn College; Master's Degree in Urban Policy and Administration, Brooklyn College

Organizational Affiliation

Ernest Skinner Political Association; Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club

Prior Public Experience

NYC Council Member, 45th District; Board Member, Community Board 18

Candidate Statement

Our city needs a public advocate who can effectively be an activist elected official that rises above politics and brings the voice of everyday New Yorkers into the halls of government. Throughout my career in public service, as a Council Member, and before that as a community organizer, I’ve served as an advocate for the public by fighting for justice and equity for all. I’ve been proud to pass more than 50 bills by blending outside pressure with inside operations to create meaningful change in our city. As NYC’s current Public Advocate, I will continue to combine activism and legislation to help make our city a truly progressive beacon.