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Virginia Maloney

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Virginia Maloney is running for New York City City Council Member, District 4.

Personal background

Virginia is originally from the East Side of Manhattan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Princeton University, a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University, and a master’s degree in business administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She lives in Stuyvesant Town with her partner.

Professional background

Virginia currently works as a product manager at Meta, where she focuses on augmented reality and accessibility tools. She previously held product and marketing roles at Facebook, led tech-focused economic development initiatives at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and worked as a consultant at Deloitte.

Political background

Virginia Maloney’s campaign for New York City Council District 4 is her first run for public office.

Economy

Believes accountability is essential, saying, "New Yorkers deserve to know where their money is going."

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Public Services

Supports accessible online city services for all New Yorkers.

Supports dependable trash pickup, rat-resistant bins, and responsive sanitation services.

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Housing & Urban Development

Believes the high cost of housing is forcing essential workers, like teachers, transit workers, and firefighters, out of their communities.

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Public Safety

Supports increased enforcement of sidewalk riding laws for e-bikes and mopeds, especially in crowded areas, using real-time fines.

Supports Priscilla’s Law, which would require registration and identification for high-speed e-bikes and mopeds used for commercial purposes.

Believes app companies like Uber and Seamless should be required to promote safe riding, train and certify delivery riders on traffic rules, and share violation data to help prevent crashes.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports reducing construction length and height for the Lenox Hill hospital project.

Believes basic services like street work and infrastructure upgrades should be better coordinated, with clear timelines and improved communication to reduce disruptions.

Supports investing in protected bike lanes, better signage, and improved intersection visibility.

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Energy & the Environment

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

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Healthcare

Supports abortion access.

Opposes cuts to medical care for 9/11 first responders.

Wants to expand access to trauma-informed care, emergency shelter, and legal assistance for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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Education

Supports prioritizing anti-hate curriculum and Holocaust education in public schools.

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