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Amanda Farias
DEMOCRAT
Amanda Farias is running for New York City City Council Member, District 18.
Personal background
Amanda is from the Bronx. She has a bachelor of arts and master of arts in government and politics from St. John’s University. She currently resides in Parkchester with her dog and cat.
Professional background
Amanda has worked as Assistant Director at The Consortium for Worker Education, where she managed workforce development programming in the Bronx. She previously worked for the New York City Council from 2013 to 2017 in several different roles, including Director of Special Projects, where she managed the Women's Caucus and a districtwide Participatory Budgeting process.
Political background
Amanda is currently the Majority Leader of the New York City Council and the Council Member for District 18. She was first elected in 2021 and won re-election in 2023. She has served in multiple leadership roles, including as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Co-Chair of the Women's Caucus.
Economy
Secured over $200,000 for District 18's Business Improvement Districts and enacted legislation to promote salary transparency and new revenue streams for workers.
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Public Services
As a city council member, established teen centers in 3 of the district's 5 libraries (Soundview, Parkchester, and Castle Hill) and secured full funding for renovations at the remaining two libraries, including $6M restored for Westchester Square Library.
As a city council member, organized over 100 service-oriented events, including silent discos, skate parties, and family days.
As a city council member, introduced free services, including bi-weekly family law clinics, weekly immigration legal assistance, and annual tax preparation services.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports investing in affordable housing developments, such as Stevenson Square and Casa Celina.
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Public Safety
Sponsored legislation requiring a training program for first responders and an awareness campaign regarding domestic violence-related traumatic brain injuries.
As a city council member, enacted oversight of the police department's use of surveillance technology by the Department of Investigation.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
As a city council member, established discounted NYC Ferry fares for seniors, students, and low-income residents.
Secured over $34.5 million in funding for infrastructure upgrades, affordable housing, and vital services in District 18.
As a city council member, supported the Metro North expansion and protections for industrial zones.
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Energy & the Environment
Partnered with GrowNYC to revitalize green spaces and community gardens.
Allocated over $805,000 for sanitation and park clean-up efforts.
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Healthcare
As co-chair of the Women's Caucus, supported the NYC Abortion Rights Act.
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Education
Invested over $10 million in schools, after-school programs, and STEAM initiatives.
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