Yusef Salaam is running to represent District 9 in the New York City Council. Salaam is a champion for social justice, and thus understands how structural inadequacies can inequitably undermine front line and disadvantaged communities. As such, Salaam expresses strong support for the NYLCV’s initiatives, and pledges to ensure the equitable transition to decarbonized buildings… Read more »
Pierina Sanchez
Pierina Sanchez is running for re-election to represent District 14 in the New York City Council. Earning a perfect score from NYLCV in 2023 and 2024, Councilmember Sanchez is proud to prioritize catalyzing meaningful government action to urgently address climate change, and take strides to improve and protect our city’s air, water, and green spaces…. Read more »
Justin Sanchez
Justin Sanchez is running for NYC Council District 17. Growing up beside the Bruckner Expressway, Justin saw the health impacts of pollution firsthand—giving his baby sister albuterol for asthma by age 7. These early challenges shaped his commitment to building a cleaner, healthier, and more livable Bronx. As Director of External Affairs for Bronx Borough… Read more »
Kayla Santosuosso
Kayla Santosuosso is running for NYC Council District 47. She has spent years working for Council Member Justin Brannan, who represents a waterfront and climate-vulnerable district and has been a champion for Parks funding. She believes the future of the community she has helped serve—and hopes to represent—is tied to our ability to confront the… Read more »
Lynn Schulman
Councilmember Lynn Schulman is running for re-election to represent District 29 in the New York City Council. She has been a committed advocate for environmental sustainability in Queens and beyond. Schulman has played a key role in the Queensway project, securing millions in funding to transform an abandoned railway into a family-friendly linear park and… Read more »
Sandra Ung
Sandra Ung is running for re-election to represent District 20 in the New York City Council. Councilmember Ung has worked throughout her first three years to protect our environment. Through her office’s capital funding and advocacy with the Speaker and Mayor, a large portion of the Eastern Queens Greenway in her district is now fully… Read more »
Jumaane Williams
Jumaane Williams is running for re-election as New York City Public Advocate. In his office as a former City Council Member and Public Advocate, he has championed policies to create a healthier, more sustainable city for future generations. As an elected official, Jumaane has supported efforts to curb car culture, improve street safety, and expand… Read more »
Nantasha Williams
Councilmember Natasha Williams is running for re-election to represent District 27 in the New York City Council. Williams has been a consistent advocate for environmental initiatives, earning a strong score on the NYLCV 2024 Environmental Scorecard. Throughout her tenure, she has worked to introduce legislation aimed at supporting flood victims and securing state investments to… Read more »
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