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Althea Stevens

DEMOCRAT

Althea Stevens is running for New York City City Council Member, District 16.

Personal background

Althea Stevens is originally from New York. She is a single mother who has lived and worked in the Bronx, where she continues to raise her family.

Professional background

Althea currently works as a community advocate and previously worked for nonprofit agencies and community centers focused on under-resourced communities.

Political background

Althea was first elected City Council Member for New York City City Council District 16 in 2021.

Economy

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Public Services

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Housing & Urban Development

Supported the "City of Yes" initiative, which aims to address the housing crisis by easing restrictions on new housing development, but also acknowledged that the plan falls short.

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Public Safety

As a City Council member, called on the city to halt the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) use of Big Apple Connect to expand real-time monitoring in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

As of August 22, 2025, Althea Stevens did not have a website or any information online.

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Energy & the Environment

Promotes environmental justice and increased green space access for communities of color.

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Healthcare

As a city council member, secured funding for medical technological updates at Gotham Health, Morrisania.

Supports abortion access and investments in maternal health.

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Education

Supports civic education and opportunities for youth engagement in city governance.

As a city council member, sponsored legislation requiring public school dress codes to be gender-neutral and inclusive of "diverse cultures, gender expression and body diversity."

Supports creating a curriculum on religious diversity, ensuring accurate hate crime classification, and taking action against bullying based on religious factors.

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