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Linda Lee
DEMOCRAT
Linda Lee is running for New York City City Council Member, District 23.
Personal background
Linda is from New York City. She has a bachelor of arts from Barnard College and a master of social work from Columbia University. She lives in Oakland Gardens with her husband, Jie, and their two sons.
Professional background
Linda is the president and CEO of KCS, Korean Community Services.
Political background
Linda is currently a New York City Council Member. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Before her election to the City Council, Linda served on Community Board 11 in Queens and as a Commissioner of the New York City Civic Engagement Commission.
Economy
Supports unionization and collective bargaining.
Supports the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission’s Medallion Relief Program to provide debt relief, financial stability, and legal representation for taxi drivers.
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Public Services
Supports environmental sustainability and co-sponsored legislation on park equity, open spaces, and transportation.
Supports legislation that promotes linguistic accessibility throughout city agencies so residents can receive essential services in their preferred language.
As a City Council member, Lee said she "hired staff that was representative of the district so that all constituents can communicate in the language of their choice."
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports reducing property taxes for low- and middle-income homeowners and making housing more affordable for renters.
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Public Safety
Believes in fostering community-led solutions for public safety by organizing town halls that unite precincts and residents.
Helped shift responsibilities from the New York Police Department (NYPD) to the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division, ensuring professionals handle mental health emergencies.
Sponsored legislation requiring provision of body armor to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports funding for road and sidewalk repaving to improve accessibility for people with mobility disabilities.
Believes Eastern Queens' status as a "transit desert" has led to unreliable transportation infrastructure, including hazards for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, and supports finding alternatives for illegal commercial parking to improve street safety and reduce air pollution.
Sponsored legislation enacting the creation of curbside overnight truck parking in industrial business zones.
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Energy & the Environment
Sponsored legislation requiring the commissioner of emergency management to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for air quality emergencies.
Sponsored legislation requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices.
Sponsored legislation installing outdoor drinking fountains near park entrances.
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Healthcare
Opposes budget cuts to social services for people with disabilities and advocates for increased funding and more services.
Supports New York’s safety net hospitals to ensure all residents have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of employment or immigration status.
Supports collaboration between healthcare networks and community organizations to enhance public services.
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Education
Supports expanding the Department of Education's Gifted and Talented programs to allow more students to participate and test at later ages.
Sponsored legislation requiring the New York city department of education to report information on career and technical education programs in New York city public schools.
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