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Jason Murillo

REPUBLICAN

Jason Murillo is running for New York City City Council Member, District 2.

Personal background

Jason Murillo is from Manhattan's East Village.

Professional background

Jason is a music producer, radio host, and manager at JM Empire Media. He also worked as an attorney.

Political background

Jason Murillo's campaign for New York City Council Member, District 2, is his first entry into politics.

Economy

Supports "Protecting Small Businesses and struggling hard-working New Yorkers and their families."

Supports "rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse" in government spending.

Supports reinstating or compensating individuals who have been wrongfully terminated from their jobs.

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Public Services

Supports advocating for public housing, disability services, and community support.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports protecting public housing and affordable housing for low-income families, disabled individuals, homeless people, and veterans.

Opposes privatization of public housing without thorough review.

Supports measures to secure housing for homeless families and prevent displacement in public housing.

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Public Safety

Supports "real bail reform" and keeping violent offenders incarcerated.

Supports funding the New York Police Department (NYPD) and other first responders and increasing police presence.

Wants to reduce the number of migrant shelters, illegal smoke shops, and supervised drug injection sites.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports repairing infrastructure to ensure clean and safe streets, proper lighting, and protection for pedestrians.

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Energy & the Environment

As of August 5, 2025, Jason Murillo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Opposes the closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, citing concerns about healthcare shortages and ambulance response times.

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Education

Supports increasing funding for local schools.

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