Shaun Abreu is running for re-election to represent District 7 in the New York City Council. Earning a perfect score from NYLCV three years in a row, Councilmember Abreu is committed to a pro-environment policy agenda. Prior to taking office, he served as managing editor for the Environmental Law Review during his time at Tulane… Read more »
Shirley Aldebol
Shirley Aldebol is running for NYC Council District 13. As Executive Vice President at 32BJ SEIU, she worked on multiple initiatives championing a pro-environment agenda in New York. Last year, she partnered with Climate Jobs NY and a climate coalition to pass an initiative aimed at creating carbon-free and healthy schools. This solar panel legislation… Read more »
Alexa Aviles
Alexa Avilés is running for re-election to represent District 38 in the New York City Council. A fierce advocate for environmental justice, Avilés has fought to address the disproportionate pollution burden on low-income communities and communities of color in her district. Since taking office, she has passed multiple air quality bills that will help curb… Read more »
Chris Banks
Chris Banks is running for re-election in NYC Council District 42. A lifelong resident of East New York, Banks has dedicated his career to addressing environmental justice issues and improving quality of life in historically underserved communities. Over the years, he has spearheaded numerous community-based environmental initiatives, including co-founding the East New York Collaborative to… Read more »
Erik Bottcher
Erik Bottcher is running for re-election to represent District 3 in the New York City Council. He has pursued a pro-environmental agenda since being elected in 2021. He has promoted the reformation of the City’s sanitation policies, sponsoring legislation for a zero waste goal by 2030 and promoting organic waste recycling and curbside waste containerization… Read more »
Gale Brewer
Gale Brewer is running for re-election to represent District 6 in the New York City Council. As a Council Member, Brewer passed Local Law 92 to reduce carbon emissions and have a positive impact on the city’s power grid, sponsored Local Law 50 to ensure sustainable food purchasing from small New York farmers, and advocated… Read more »
Selvena Brooks-Powers
Selvena Brooks-Powers is running for re-election to represent District 31 in the New York City Council. As a representative of a coastal community, she has made environmental resilience a top priority, ensuring that outer boroughs like hers are included in the city’s pro-environment agenda. Since taking office, Brooks-Powers has actively fought for infrastructure funding through… Read more »
Carmen De La Rosa
Carmen De La Rosa is running for re-election to represent District 10 in the New York City Council. De La Rosa has dedicated her time in office to securing environmental justice for frontline communities. She incorporated environmental priorities into her co-governance model, working directly with her constituents to develop climate and sustainability initiatives that reflect… Read more »
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