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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
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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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