Elsie was born and raised in East Harlem.

Elsie has worked in education, community organizing, and in leadership roles at Union Settlement and Innovation High School. She also served as Chief of Staff to Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.

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Elsie Encarnacion's campaign for City Council in District 8 is her first campaign for public office.

Advocates for equitable wages and economic growth for youth.

As a community board member, participated in creating the 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID).

As a community member, participated in creating the 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID).

As a City Council member, worked with the Small Business Services (SBS) to create job fairs, resume writing workshops, and small business development fairs.

Previously worked with Small Business Services (SBS) to create job fairs, resume writing workshops, and small business development fairs.

- Advocates for equitable wages and economic growth for youth.
- As a community member, participated in creating the 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID).
- Previously worked with Small Business Services (SBS) to create job fairs, resume writing workshops, and small business development fairs.

Economy

Supports street clean-ups to maintain clean corridors.

- Supports street clean-ups to maintain clean corridors.

Public Services

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Believes in protecting vulnerable populations from displacement to foster stable communities and promote social equity.

Believes in protecting vulnerable populations from displacement.

Supports "deep affordability" in housing projects to ensure accessibility for all income levels.

Supports "deep affordability" in housing and ensuring accessibility for all income levels.

- Believes in protecting vulnerable populations from displacement.
- Supports "deep affordability" in housing and ensuring accessibility for all income levels.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Advocated for investments in lighting and safety that contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors.

- Advocated for investments in lighting and safety that contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Supports LGBTQ+ healthcare programs and plans to consult with organizations like Stonewall on relevant issues.

- Supports LGBTQ+ healthcare programs and plans to consult with organizations like Stonewall on relevant issues.
- Supports access to abortion.

Healthcare

As a council member, led efforts to revitalize participatory budgeting in the district, specifically for schools, and dedicated $2 million to capital funding for schools in District 8.

Supported participatory budgeting for local schools.

- Supported participatory budgeting for local schools.

Education

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Elsie Encarnacion

- Advocates for equitable wages and economic growth for youth.

- Believes in protecting vulnerable populations from displacement to foster stable communities and promote social equity.

- As a council member, led efforts to revitalize participatory budgeting in the district, specifically for schools, and dedicated $2 million to capital funding for schools in District 8.

- City Council Members work together to enact local laws, approve the city budget, and oversee land use and zoning regulations. ​
- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​