Council Member Alexa Avilés is currently serving in her second term on the New York City Council representing the 38th District neighborhoods that include Red Hook and parts of Park Slope, Sunset Park, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, and Bath Beach. She is a proud Boricua mom, Brooklynite, and democratic socialist dedicated to public service and ensuring all people have what they need to thrive. Council Member Avilés serves as the Chair of the Committee on Immigration and is a member of the Economic Development, Public Housing, Housing and Buildings, General Welfare. Environmental Protections, Resiliency and Waterfronts Committees, as well as, on the Council’s Taskforce to Combat Hate.
During her time on the Council, Avilés has championed many pieces of legislation centering equity for our working class communities in South Brooklyn, passing over half a dozen bills that combat cruise ship pollution and truck congestion in Red Hook, as well as require greater transparency surrounding NYCHA management practices and NYPD stops of civilians. She has fought hard for budget justice for our communities as well, securing millions for park and school upgrades and taking tough stands against the Mayor’s cruel cuts to vital services.
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