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Calvin Sun

DEMOCRAT

Calvin Sun is running for New York City Borough President, Manhattan, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Calvin has a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Columbia University and a Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York.

Professional background

Calvin is an emergency room doctor. Calvin was born and raised in New York City.

Political background

This is Calvin Sun's first time running for public office.

Economy

Supports public-private partnerships.

Supports addressing the high cost of living by making housing more affordable, providing incentives for small businesses, and implementing fair tax policies that benefit working families.

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Public Services

Believes in making public service improvements based on best practices, community consultation, and real-world case studies.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding supportive housing with integrated services like job training, mental health treatment, and addiction support.

Supports increasing housing supply through mixed-use developments and converting vacant commercial properties into housing.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports creating safer and more accessible streets by adding bus and bike lanes, widening sidewalks, and greening spaces.

Supports increased traffic enforcement and dynamic congestion pricing based on real-time traffic data.

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Education

Supports expanding early childhood programs, establishing tuition-free community college, and investing in vocational training.

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Public Safety

As of April 24, 2025, Calvin Sun’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports using city resources to create a program that provides universal healthcare and preventive care to all New Yorkers.

Supports bolstering emergency preparedness.

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