Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Civil Rights Lawyer at Sanford Heisler LLP
Previous Occupation(s): National Women's Law Center, Law Fellow
Education: Stanford Law School (with pro bono distinction), University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude, phi beta kappa)
Organizational Affiliations: WIN (Young Woman of Achievement Award Winner 2012), City & State Rising Stars (Named a 2012 "Rising Star"), Women's Campaign Fund (National Board of Directors Emeritus), Downtown Independent Democrats, Battery Park City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Save Our Seaport, CAAN 2031, SoHo Alliance, Friends of Petrosino Square, Village Independent Democrats, Village Reform Democrats
Prior Public Experience: Democratic District Leader, 65th Assembly District
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 01 you would address if elected?
The need for a strong, active council member who will fight for working families in all the many diverse neighborhoods across Lower Manhattan. We need a council member who champions participatory democracy, and who tackles Lower Manhattan's issues with a collaborative approach.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
I will prepare Lower Manhattan for future hurricanes in our Sandy affected district. I will work to build more schools so that all children can attend quality schools near where they live. I will continue to be a strong advocate against Stop, Question, and Frisk, against the NYU 2031 expansion plan, and against any BID plan which places the interests of outside business ahead of residents. I will also fight to make safe, affordable housing a reality for all New Yorkers downtown.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I have been a courageous voice for the disenfranchised my entire career, and I will continue to be a courageous voice for our community in City Council. As a civil rights lawyer from a national law firm, I have the tough negotiating skills needed to fight for Lower Manhattan in City Hall. As a local district leader, I have built the community relationships needed to effectively deliver results for our community in the City Council.
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