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 AFFORDABLE HOUSING EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL NEW YORKERS IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MARINE TRANSFER STATION AT EAST 91ST STREET QUALITY OF LIFE REFORMING GOVERNMENT TERM LIMITS TRANSPORTATION AND THE 2ND AVENUE SUBWAY PROJECT WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Jessica has worked hard to preserve affordable housing so that middle class families can still afford to live in Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. And she's passed important new legislation to protect tenants from discrimination and harassment. Top EDUCATION Jessica is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, and believes strongly in giving each and every child in New York City access to a high quality public education. As Chair of the Council Land Use Subcommittee that approves new schools, Jessica personally oversaw the approval of roughly 22,000 new public school seats over the last four years. On the East Side, Jessica spearheaded the successful efforts to open a new PS 151 in the fall of 2009 and a new East Side Middle School, which is set to open in early 2010. She's also fought to expand after-school activities, arts programs, and slots for gifted and talented children. And, she's worked to help families with special needs children to make sure those students receive the services to which they are entitled. Top ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP According to the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV), "Jessica is one of the leading environmental lights on the City Council." She has been endorsed by LCV for her work protecting and improving our environment. Jessica has secured funding for three waterfront parks in Manhattan, got Mayor Bloomberg to start a public recycling program, passed legislation to make playgrounds safer, and authorized a bill to protect our drinking water from hydrofracking. To learn more about hydrofracking, please click here. Top EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL NEW YORKERS Jessica is a loud and proud champion of equal rights for all, including those in the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender communities (LGBT). She supports same sex marriage and has been an active advocate on this important issue. Top IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION SAFETY After two tragic crane collapses, Jessica took the lead in passing legislation to dramatically improve construction safety by requiring greater oversight of building contractors and training of crane operators. The four bills she authored have been signed into law by Mayor Bloomberg and go a long way towards making our city safer. Top MARINE TRANSFER STATION AT EAST 91ST STREET Jessica believes that Mayor Bloomberg's proposal to reopen the East 91st Street Marine Transfer Station for commercial and residential waste is a mistake. And she’s been fighting this misguided plan for years. This site is not only situated in the heart of a residential community, but also is adjacent to Asphalt Green - a recreational facility that sees 675,000 visits a year. She voted against the proposal in both the Sanitation Committee and the full Council, and was dismayed that the final Solid Waste Management Plan was passed over her objections. She is still working actively with the Gracie Point Community Council and her colleagues in government to defeat this proposal. There are currently lawsuits pending and other efforts underway. Please sign up for updates to learn more about what you can do to help. Top QUALITY OF LIFE Whether it's keeping our local libraries open six days a week or preserving vital services for seniors, Jessica cares deeply about preserving our quality of life. She understands that the issues that matter most are often those that hit closest to home, like fighting neighborhood noise or saving a local bus stop that seniors depend on. Top REFORMING GOVERNMENT Jessica has pushed for greater transparency in government and has been a consistent voice for reform on issues like the city budget and campaign finance. She supported and voted in favor of tougher laws to limit the influence of special interests. Top TERM LIMITS Jessica is a thoughful and independent voice in the City Council. Last year, she took a principled stand and voted against the extension of term limits. Top TRANSPORTATION AND THE 2ND AVENUE SUBWAY PROJECT Anyone who rides the Lexington Avenue subway line in the morning understands that we desperately need to expand our transportation options on the East Side. As a result, Jessica has been a longtime proponent of a full-build Second Avenue Subway, ferry service, and Bus Rapid Transit. Now that the long awaited construction of the 2nd Avenue Subway is underway, Jessica has been working with area residents and business owners to mitigate the impacts of this major public works project. Unfortunately, the project is already behind schedule, over-budget, and wreaking havoc on the community. Jessica has been working with local leaders to ensure that station entrances are chosen in consultation with the community. And she’s been working with small business owners to help them stay afloat during construction. Top WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE Before running for office, Jessica was a trained clinic escort for Planned Parenthood. As a legislator, she has been leader in the pro-choice movement. She co-sponsored and worked to pass one of the strongest clinic access laws in the nation, which earned her the endorsements of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice New York. Top |
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