Public Safety​

• We must focus on the enforcement our quality-of life laws, and to support our law enforcement. 

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• Improving mental health outreach to get our brother and sisters, and our family members with drug and mental health problems the help they need. Trained social workers need to be involved with these out-reach programs with law enforcement backing. 

 

​Economic Vitality and Job Training​

• To keep NYC a "Land of Opportunity," we need to foster economic growth across various industries, leveraging established sectors like finance, media, technology, fashion, and tourism while welcoming emerging industries.

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• A strong economy reduces reliance on sales tax, property tax, fines and fees, which disproportionate impacts middle- and lower-income residents. Government’s role is to nurture economic growth without favoring particular industries, through safe and high-performing schools, a resilient infrastructure, effective law enforcement, and efficient and affordable transportation networks.

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• Improving NYC’s transportation networks among all modes to be efficient, low-cost, extensive and resilient is essential for NYC’s success. Congestion pricing needs to be repealed because it is a de facto mobility tax on businesses and residents.

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• Reopen Park Row now!  We need to reduce traffic on Pearl Street and St James Place, and to provide ambulances and fire trucks a direct and expedient north-south route without security checkpoints. 

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• Expanding apprenticeship programs for college students and veterans in skilled trades. 

 

Back-To-Basics of NYC Services

• Parks Enforcement Patrol: Increase Park Enforcement Patrol officers to maintain safe, clean parks.

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• Clean Streets: Ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of public spaces.

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• Street Lighting: Ensure streetlighting conforms to standards and are always functioning at night to facilitate public safety.

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​As your City Councilman, I will work to make Lower Manhattan safe and prosperous, with the city services we deserve.