Fernando Cabrera (politician) - Wikipedia

Fernando has a bachelor's degree in religion from Southern California College, a master's degree in counseling from Liberty University, and a Doctorate in Counseling from Argosy University. He is married to Elvia Cabrera. He has two children and six grandchildren.

From 2022 to 2023, Fernando worked as a senior advisor at the NYC Mayor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships. He is a licensed mental health counselor and a certified school counselor. 

Fernando Cabrera served on the New York City Council from 2010 to 2021. He ran for New York State Senate in 2014 and 2016 and for Bronx borough president in 2021 but did not win. 

As a city council member, helped reduce unemployment from 23.5% to 5.7% by securing job development funding.

As a city council member, secured job development funding for District 14 and created annual job reports.

- As a city council member, secured job development funding for District 14 and created annual job reports.

Economy

Secured funding to renovate and repair every park in District 14, including St. James Park, Grand Avenue Park, Devoe Park and Mount Hope Park.

Secured funding to renovate and repair every park in District 14.

Led the effort to allow houses of worship to rent space in public schools, like other nonprofit organizations.

Supported allowing houses of worship to rent space in public schools, like other nonprofit organizations.

- Secured funding to renovate and repair every park in District 14.
- Supported allowing houses of worship to rent space in public schools, like other nonprofit organizations.

Public Services

As a city council member, secured over $4 million for extracurricular and enrichment activities, mentoring programs, and other youth-centered projects.

Supports funding for extracurricular activities, mentoring programs, and other youth-centered projects.

As a city council member, passed the School Environmental Bill, which requires the reporting of any toxins found in schools to parents and students.

- Supports funding for extracurricular activities, mentoring programs, and other youth-centered projects.
- As a city council member, passed the School Environmental Bill, which requires the reporting of any toxins found in schools to parents and students.

Education

Passed legislation requiring NYC agencies to inform residents aged 62 or older about the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program.

- Passed legislation requiring NYC agencies to inform residents aged 62 or older about the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program.

Housing & Urban Development

As co-chair of the Gun Violence Task Force, launched a new Council initiative to establish the most successful Cure Violence program in the U.S.

As a city council member, co-chaired the Gun Violence Task Force, funded safety cameras, and funded a music studio as a positive alternative to crime.

Provided funding to organizations to assist in efforts to prevent domestic violence and child abuse, and provide aid and services for survivors.

Supports funding to organizations that work to prevent domestic violence and child abuse, and provide aid and services for survivors.

- As a city council member, co-chaired the Gun Violence Task Force, funded safety cameras, and funded a music studio as a positive alternative to crime.
- Supports funding to organizations that work to prevent domestic violence and child abuse, and provide aid and services for survivors.

Public Safety

As part of Vision Zero, passed a bill requiring the City of New York to repair traffic control signals within 24 hours of notification of malfunction and allocated funding for countdown clocks at MTA bus stations.

Passed a bill requiring the City of New York to repair traffic control signals within 24 hours of notification of malfunction and allocated funding for countdown clocks at MTA bus stations.

- Passed a bill requiring the City of New York to repair traffic control signals within 24 hours of notification of malfunction and allocated funding for countdown clocks at MTA bus stations.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of May 5, 2025, Fernando Cabrera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Energy & the Environment

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Fernando Cabrera

As city council member, allocated more funding for safety cameras than any other NYC council district.

As a state senator, passed the School Environmental Bill, which requires the reporting of any toxins found in schools to parents and students.

- 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. ​

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