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Christopher has a bachelor's degree in international economics from Long Island University. 

Before assuming public office, Christopher worked as a legal researcher and financial analyst.

Christopher Marte is a city council member representing New York City's District 1. He was elected to the role in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. He ran for city council in 2017 but did not win. 

As of April 23, 2025, Christopher Marte’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports requiring simultaneous translation of certain city public meetings.

Opposes "austerity-type" measures, such as cutting funding to libraries, schools, and parks.

Opposes the installation of artificial grass in city parks.

Allocated more funding to public housing resident associations than ever before, allowing them to host more events and engage more with residents.

Supports allocating funding to public housing resident associations to allow them to host more events and engage more with residents.

As a city council member, brought the Department of Health and Sanitation on multiple site visits to help residents and agencies identify rat mitigation techniques, and hosted Rat Academy classes to educate the public about how to stop rats.

Purchased new trash bins to reduce overfill, spillage, and rats on street corners.

Funded cleaning services to sweep streets and collect sidewalk litter along major corridors in SoHo and on the Lower East Side.

- Supports requiring simultaneous translation of certain city public meetings.
- Opposes "austerity-type" measures, such as cutting funding to libraries, schools, and parks.
- Opposes the installation of artificial grass in city parks.
- Supports allocating funding to public housing resident associations to allow them to host more events and engage more with residents.
- As a city council member, brought the Department of Health and Sanitation on multiple site visits to help residents and agencies identify rat mitigation techniques, and hosted Rat Academy classes to educate the public about how to stop rats.
- Purchased new trash bins to reduce overfill, spillage, and rats on street corners.
- Funded cleaning services to sweep streets and collect sidewalk litter along major corridors in SoHo and on the Lower East Side.

Public Services

Education

Believes in zoning that protects existing affordable housing and creates new opportunities.

Supports allocating funding for new affordable housing to empty and under-utilized lots.

Supports fully funding 100% affordable housing at the federally owned 5 World Trade Center site.

Opposes the privatization of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), believing it would lead to higher rents, evictions, and reduced city oversight.

Voted against City of Yes, which would rezone parts of NYC to allow for the construction of 80,000 new housing units over 15 years. Said the increase in housing supply only benefitted real estate developers.

- Opposes luxury developments.
- Believes in zoning that protects existing affordable housing and creates new opportunities.
- Supports allocating funding for new affordable housing to empty and under-utilized lots.
- Supports fully funding 100% affordable housing at the federally owned 5 World Trade Center site.
- Opposes the privatization of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), believing it would lead to higher rents, evictions, and reduced city oversight.
- Voted against City of Yes, which would rezone parts of NYC to allow for the construction of 80,000 new housing units over 15 years. Said the increase in housing supply only benefitted real estate developers.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports reallocating some NYPD funds to social services.

Opposes the construction of a new jail in Chinatown to replace Rikers Island.

- Supports reallocating some NYPD funds to social services.
- Opposes the construction of a new jail in Chinatown to replace Rikers Island.

Public Safety

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Supports sheltered bicycle parking stations in city parks.

Supports requiring the department of transportation to install bilingual street name signs.

Advocated for a discount for residents living within the congestion zone.

- Supports sheltered bicycle parking stations in city parks.
- Supports requiring the department of transportation to install bilingual street name signs.
- Advocated for a discount for residents living within the congestion zone.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to fund organizations that work on mental health care, affordable housing, and community relations.

- Wants to fund organizations that work on mental health care, affordable housing, and community relations.

Healthcare

Supports environmental initiatives such as electronic waste recycling, paper shredding, and extended compost drop-off hours.

Opposed the destruction of East River Park and advocated for its preservation.

- Supports environmental initiatives such as electronic waste recycling, paper shredding, and extended compost drop-off hours.
- Opposed the destruction of East River Park and advocated for its preservation.

Energy & the Environment

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Invested over $1 million in repairing two New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) complexes to improve outdoor space and security.

Opposes the privatization of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties, believing it would result in higher rents, evictions, and reduced city oversight.

Opposes the privatization of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties, believing it would lead to increased rent, evictions, and instability while cutting off city oversight.

Invested over 1 million dollars in repairing two NYCHA complexes, improving their outdoor space and security.

Supports purchasing new trash bins to reduce litter.

Supported funding cleaning services to maintain streets and sidewalks in SoHo and the Lower East Side.

Supports purchasing new trash bins to reduce litter on streets and in waterways.

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

Opposes "endless luxury development" in favor of community-based zoning.

Supports permanently saving the Elizabeth Street Garden and allocating funding for new affordable housing to empty and under-utilized lots.

Advocates for 100% affordable housing at the federally owned 5 World Trade Center site.

Supports and advocates for public housing.

Invested over $1 million in repairing two New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) complexes to enhance outdoor space and security.

Believes in preventing crime by funding organizations that complement the NYPD in mental health care, affordable housing, and community relations.

As a city council member, purchased new trash bins to reduce litter in streets and waterways.

Advocates for ending the "24-hour workday" for home care workers.

Supports environmental initiatives such as electronic waste recycling, paper-shredding, and extended compost drop site hours.

Supports prohibiting the installation of artificial grass in city parks.

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- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​

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