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Irene Estrada - Ballotpedia

Irene Estrada is from the Bronx, New York. She has two daughters. =She is a former member of the Bronx Community Board 11 and the 49th Precinct Community Council. She is Christian.  

Irene Estrada, NYC Votes

Irene is a retired parent coordinator. She also worked for the New York Board of Education. 

Irene previously ran for New York State Assembly, New York City public advocate, New York City Council, and New York State Senate but did not win. She previously served as the Bronx Democratic Party’s female district leader in the 80th Assembly district.

Said she would "increase pay for essential workers, like home care attendants."

Said during 2021 campaign for City council,  she wanted to increase pay for essential workers, like home care attendants.

Opposes inflation's impact on fixed-income groups like the elderly, veterans, and single-parent households.

Opposed inflation's impact on fixed-income groups like the elderly, veterans, and single-parent households.

- Said during 2021 campaign for City council,  she wanted to increase pay for essential workers, like home care attendants.
- Opposed inflation's impact on fixed-income groups like the elderly, veterans, and single-parent households.

Economy

Said her top three issues during her 2021 campaign for City council were Public and School Safety, Land Use, and Education.

Said, "The interests of the people and communities are ignored so I am protecting democracy by running for City Council. I will continue to empower the community about their rights."

Said she was "protecting democracy by running for City Council....[and]  will continue to empower the community about their rights."

Supports providing affordable housing and supportive services such as mental, financial, and job training to address homelessness.

Supports upgrading the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to green vehicles.

Believes in climate change and supports the Metropolitan Transportation Authority using green vehicles.

- Said her top three issues during her 2021 campaign for City council were Public and School Safety, Land Use, and Education.
- Said she was "protecting democracy by running for City Council....[and]  will continue to empower the community about their rights."
- Supports providing affordable housing and supportive services such as mental, financial, and job training to address homelessness.
- Believes in climate change and supports the Metropolitan Transportation Authority using green vehicles.

Public Services

Said she would fight to keep school safety agents in the school under the NYPD umbrella.

Supported keeping school safety agents in schools and under the NYPD.

- Supported keeping school safety agents in schools and under the NYPD.

Education

Wants to address conditions in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments and improve transportation accessibility.

During 2021 campaign, wanted to expand transportation accessibility. 

- During 2021 campaign, wanted to expand transportation accessibility. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Supports the New York Police Department (NYPD) and wants to improve police-community relations.

Supports the New York Police Department (NYPD) and wanted to improve police-community relations during her 2021 campaign for City council. 

- Supports addressing gun violence.
- Supports the New York Police Department (NYPD) and wanted to improve police-community relations during her 2021 campaign for City council. 

Public Safety

Opposes Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to open new community-based shelters without sufficient community input.

Opposed Former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to open new community-based shelters throughout NYC, saying without sufficient community input "[residents] don’t appreciate those shelters being close to residential areas or by schools.

Wants to improve conditions in NYCHA developments.

- Opposed Former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to open new community-based shelters throughout NYC, saying without sufficient community input "[residents] don’t appreciate those shelters being close to residential areas or by schools.
- Wants to improve conditions in NYCHA developments.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Health

Said, "Racial inequality has no place in New York we are the melting pot and deserve equality for all."

- Said, "Racial inequality has no place in New York we are the melting pot and deserve equality for all."

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Irene Estrada

Irene Estrada is from the Bronx, New York. She has served as a member of the Bronx Community Board 11 and the 49th Precinct Community Council.

Irene previously ran for New York State Assembly, New York City public advocate, New York City Council, and New York State Senate but did not win. She has previously served as the Bronx Democratic Party’s female district leader in the 80th Assembly district.

Wants to increase pay for essential workers, like home care attendants.

- Wants to increase pay for essential workers, like home care attendants.

As of July 17, 2025, Irene Estrada did not have a website or any information online.

Supports keeping school safety agents in schools and under the NYPD.

- Supports keeping school safety agents in schools and under the NYPD.

Wants to improve transportation accessibility.

- Wants to improve transportation accessibility.

Supports keeping school safety agents under the NYPD.

- Supports the New York Police Department (NYPD) and wants to improve police-community relations.

Opposed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to open new community-based shelters without sufficient community input, saying "[residents] don’t appreciate those shelters being close to residential areas or by schools.

- Opposed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to open new community-based shelters without sufficient community input, saying "[residents] don’t appreciate those shelters being close to residential areas or by schools.

Opposes the opening of new methadone clinics in the district.

Opposes the opening of new methadone clinics in her neighborhood.

- Opposes the opening of new methadone clinics in her neighborhood.

Irene Estrada is from the Bronx, New York. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology from the City University of New York. She lives with her husband in the Bronx.

Irene is currently the Bronx Democratic Party's female district leader in the 80th Assembly District. She previously ran for New York State Assembly in 2014 and for New York City Public Advocate in 2013 but did not win. 

As of July 17, 2025, Irene Estrada’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposed Former Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to the open community based shelters throughout NYC. 