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Antonio Reynoso

DEMOCRAT

Antonio Reynoso is running for New York City Borough President, Brooklyn, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Antonio has a bachelor's degree in political science from Le Moyne College. He is married to his spouse, Illiana Gomez and has two children.

Professional background

Before taking public office, Antonio worked as chief of staff to Councilwoman Diana Reyna and a community organizer for NYC ACORN.

Political background

Antonio Reynoso is currently Brooklyn's borough president. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. He previously served as a New York City Council member from 2014 to 2021.

Economy

Supports better wages and working conditions for warehouse and last-mile delivery workers.

Supports stronger protections and fair treatment for nurses and healthcare workers.

Plans to launch "Bushwick 1000," an initiative aimed at strengthening worker protections and job opportunities.

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Public Services

Allocated over $18 million to the Parks Department to maintain and expand green spaces, with nearly $5 million dedicated to the Bed-Stuy Parks Initiative.

Supports "large-scale and community-based renewable energy projects to transition Brooklyn to clean energy," including converting two peaker plants in Sunset Park to renewable energy.

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Housing & Urban Development

Wants to expand land use and planning expertise in the borough president's office to provide technical assistance to community boards.

Supports expanding Community Land Trusts, which ar nonprofit models that issue long-term leases as a more affordable version of homeownership.

Opposes New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) infill development with mixed-income projects, saying private for-profit developers should not benefit from public land.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports investing in public transit and biking.

Supports switching city-employed vehicles to electric, expanding bus and bike lanes, and creating a publicly owned utility system.

Supports creating a borough-wide network of protected bike lanes and completing the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.

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Education

Supported directing over $40 million to fund public schools and the City University of New York (CUNY) during his time in Borough Hall.

Opposes diverting public school funds to charter schools.

Supports expanding funding and support for District 75 schools, which serve students with significant disabilities.

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Public Safety

Supports closing Rikers Island jail.

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Healthcare

Supports strengthening public hospital funding, supporting community health centers, recruiting primary care doctors for low-income patients, and advocating for a universal single-payer healthcare program.

As Brooklyn Borough President, distributed 500 "Born in Brooklyn" baby boxes containing free baby and postpartum supplies through a $100K grant to Met Council.

As Brooklyn Borough President, launched a $250K public education campaign sharing pregnancy and postpartum health resources via bus ads and digital platforms, targeting neighborhoods with the worst maternal health outcomes.

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