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Antonio Reynoso

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Antonio Reynoso is running for New York City Borough President, Brooklyn.

Personal background

Antonio Reynoso has a bachelor's degree in political science from Le Moyne College.

Professional background

Before taking public office, Antonio worked as chief of staff to Councilwoman Diana Reyna and a community organizer for NYC ACORN.

Political background

Antonio is currently Brooklyn's borough president. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. He previously served as a New York City Council member from 2014 to 2021.

Economy

Supports better wages and working conditions for warehouse and delivery workers.

Plans to launch “Bushwick 1000”, an initiative to strengthen worker protections and job opportunities.

Testified in favor of the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity, a zoning proposal to support manufacturing.

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Public Services

Directed over $18 million to the Parks Department to maintain and expand green spaces, including nearly $5 million for the Bed-Stuy Parks Initiative.

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Housing & Urban Development

Wants to expand land use and planning expertise in the Borough President’s office to assist community boards.

Supports expanding Community Land Trusts, which provide long-term, affordable housing.

Opposes allowing private developers to build mixed-income projects on NYCHA land, saying "for-profit developers should not benefit from public land."

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Public Safety

Supports closing Rikers Island jail.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports investing in public transit and biking.

Supports switching city vehicles to electric, expanding bus and bike lanes, and creating a publicly owned utility system.

Supports creating a borough-wide network of protected bike lanes and completing the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports large-scale and community-based renewable energy projects to transition Brooklyn away from fossil fuels.

As Borough President, supported creating Commercial Waste Zones, regulating emissions from last-mile warehouses, and redesigning truck routes with input from environmental justice communities.

Supports converting two peaker plants in Sunset Park to renewable energy.

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Healthcare

Supports stronger funding for public hospitals and community health centers.

As Borough President, distributed 500 “Born in Brooklyn” baby boxes with supplies for new parents.

As Borough President, launched a $250K maternal health education campaign, targeting neighborhoods with high maternal health risks.

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Education

Directed over $40 million to fund public schools and CUNY.

Opposes diverting public school funds to charter schools.

Supports expanding funding for District 75 schools, which serve students with significant disabilities.

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