Ruben Wills - Ballotpedia

Ruben is originally from Southeast Queens. He attended Public School 40 and Thomas Edison High School. He lives in Queens with his wife, Marcia, and they attend St. Albans Congregational Church.

Ruben previously worked as a special assistant to City Council Member Leroy Comrie and chief of staff to State Senator Shirley Huntley. Before public service, he operated a contracting company.

Ruben Wills previously served as a city council member for New York City Council District 28. He served 2 terms from 2010 to 2017. He also ran again for the same seat in 2021 but did not win.

Supports initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, support small businesses, and ensure sustainable development.

- Supports initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, support small businesses, and ensure sustainable development.

Economy

As of May 6, 2025, Ruben Wills’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports strengthening schools, expanding after-school and mentorship programs, and investing in resources to help students succeed.

- Supports strengthening schools, expanding after-school and mentorship programs, and investing in resources to help students succeed.

Education

Supports policies that expand affordable housing, protect tenants from displacement, and invest in responsible development that prioritizes community needs over corporate interests.

- Supports policies that expand affordable housing, protect tenants from displacement, and invest in responsible development that prioritizes community needs over corporate interests.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community policing strategies that promote collaboration between law enforcement and residents.

As a city council member, led legislation banning synthetic marijuana, known as K2.

- Supports community policing strategies that promote collaboration between law enforcement and residents.
- As a city council member, led legislation banning synthetic marijuana, known as K2.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports expanded healthcare services, with a focus on mental health resources, preventative care, and affordable treatment options, especially for underserved communities in District 28.

- Supports expanded healthcare services, with a focus on mental health resources, preventative care, and affordable treatment options, especially for underserved communities in District 28.

Healthcare

Energy & the Environment

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Ruben Wills

Plans to strengthen schools, expand after-school and mentorship programs, and invest in resources to help students succeed.

- 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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