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Sarah Batchu

DEMOCRAT

Sarah Batchu is running for New York City City Council Member, District 2, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Sarah has a bachelor's degree in political science from Barnard College and a master's degree in public health from Columbia University.

Professional background

Sarah is the director of programs for the Fifth Avenue Committee.

Political background

This is Sarah Batchu's first time running for public office.

Economy

Supports strengthening labor protections by addressing wage theft, unsafe conditions, and employer abuse, particularly in industries employing immigrant labor.

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Public Services

Opposes transitioning retired city workers to privately managed Medicare Advantage plans.

Supports enhancing park safety by increasing funding for Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers, providing de-escalation and community engagement training, and strengthening the Community Link Task Force in Washington Square Park and other high-need areas.

Supports expanding funding and partnerships for parks by advocating for the full implementation of the Five Point Plan for Park Equity, including dedicating 1% of the city budget to NYC Parks and expanding parks in underfunded neighborhoods.

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Education

Supports the passage of A New Deal for CUNY to enhance student support by increasing mental health counselors, academic advisors, and full-time faculty, and expanding the CUNY ASAP program to ensure all students have the resources needed to graduate.

Supports expanding free transit for students by advocating for the state to provide free OMNY cards to all students, regardless of school distance.

Supports launching universal childcare to provide high-quality early childhood education starting at 6 weeks old.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports a rent freeze and expansion of rental assistance in New York City.

Supports creating new homes by expanding housing options with studio apartments, larger units for families, and senior housing.

Supports expanding assistance through the Unlocking Doors program to fully renovate vacant or uninhabitable rent-stabilized housing.

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Public Safety

Proposed to ban registered sex offenders and people convicted of sexual harassment, abuse and rape from holding public office in the city.

Supports enforcing laws that prevent cooperation between city agencies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including information-sharing and access to city facilities.

Believes in addressing crime by investing in job training, addiction treatment, affordable housing, and other support services.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

As a city council member, plans to address the city's "crumbling public housing infrastructure."

Plans to expand green infrastructure, such as bioswales and rain gardens, and push for stormwater management funding in flood-prone neighborhoods.

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Healthcare

Advocates for a full-scale replacement hospital in Lower Manhattan, ensuring adequate emergency services, mental health care, and primary care.

Supports increasing access to free and low-cost mental health services and advocates for expanding in-patient services and crisis intervention teams.

Supports protecting the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary from closure and increasing funding for transportation to ensure full ADA compliance in healthcare facilities.

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Energy & the Environment

Plans to work with grassroots groups to hold climate preparedness workshops, especially for NYCHA residents and seniors.

Supports strengthening and enforcing climate-smart building policies, including fully implementing Local Law 97, ensuring energy efficiency retrofits, and connecting homeowners to financing for energy upgrades.

Supports developing a citywide heat emergency action plan with early warning systems, outreach to vulnerable communities, and resource distribution.

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Ethics & Conduct

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

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