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Pierina Sanchez
DEMOCRAT
Pierina Sanchez is running for New York City City Council Member, District 14, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Pierina was born and raised in the Bronx. She attended Bronx public schools and graduated from Harvard University. She has a master's degree in public affairs from Princeton University.
Professional background
Pierina has worked at Agenda for Children Tomorrow advocating for early education, served in the Obama White House, and was an urban planner at the Regional Plan Association. She later served as a senior advisor in the New York City mayor’s office, focusing on housing and economic development policy, and as a Senior Fellow at the Pratt Center for Community Development.
Political background
Pierina Sanchez currently serves as the City Council Member for New York City’s 14th District. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.
Economy
Supports the repeal of the 421-a tax break for developers, saying it benefits wealthy developers while failing to produce sufficient affordable units for New Yorkers.
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Public Services
As of May 5, 2025, Pierina Sanchez’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Education
As a council member, expanded after school programs to every school building in the district.
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Housing & Urban Development
Endorsed the creation of a right to counsel, rent cancellation, and direct funding for repairing New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) units.
Supports rent stabilization and has passed legislation to continue the rent stabilization law of 1969.
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Public Safety
Supports changing the penal system toward a restorative rather than a retributive model of justice.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Believes transportation and infrastructure plans should be built on equity and social justice.
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Healthcare
Supports abortion and transgender healthcare.
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Energy & the Environment
As of May 5, 2025, Pierina Sanchez’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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