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Ricardo Pacheco
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Ricardo Pacheco is running for New York City City Council Member, District 25.
Personal background
Ricardo is originally from Nicaragua. He attended Hillcrest High School and earned degrees in journalism and forensic psychology. He lives in Jackson Heights, New York.
Professional background
Ricardo previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later worked as a security guard at Merrill Lynch and at The College Board. He also served as a police officer with the New York City Police Department, where he was assigned to the 73rd Precinct. After retiring from the NYPD, he served as president of his co-op board and as president of the Jackson Heights Coops Alliance.
Political background
Ricardo Pacheco previously ran for City Council in 2023 and State Assembly in 2024 but did not win.
Economy
Supports stricter enforcement against unlicensed vendors.
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Public Services
Supports creating additional after-school programs.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports funding for homeless services to help individuals become self-sufficient.
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Public Safety
Advocates for repealing "harmful policies" like cashless bail, raising the age of criminal responsibility, and discovery laws that "let criminals go free."
Opposes decriminalizing prostitution and legalizing "sex work" as a regulated industry, saying "Our focus should be on eradicating human trafficking and exploitation."
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Plans to address access issues on 34th Avenue, including safety concerns related to e-mobility vehicles and unlicensed mopeds and e-bikes.
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Energy & the Environment
As of September 16, 2025, Ricardo Pacheco’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Plans to advocate for reopening and expanding the Creedmoor Mental Facility and creating more mental health facilities.
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Education
Supports funding public schools and libraries.
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