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Crystal Hudson
DEMOCRAT
Crystal Hudson is running for New York City City Council Member, District 35, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Crystal earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Spelman College and a master’s degree in sports management from George Washington University. She was born and raised in Brooklyn and lives there today with her wife and daughter.
Professional background
Crystal previously worked as chief of operations to the majority leader of the city council, first deputy public advocate of community engagement, and co-director of the community outreach unit at the New York City Council. She also worked in marketing and advertising for Amtrak, the Washington Wizards, and the Washington Mystics.
Political background
Crystal Hudson currently serves as the city council member for New York City Council District 35. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her second term.
Economy
Supports streamlining workforce development to enhance access for small businesses and workers, and to facilitate organized labor coordination.
Supports reclassifying gig workers as employees to ensure they receive an hourly minimum wage, paid sick leave, and union support.
As a city council member, announced a $500,000 initiative to increase LGBTQIA+ representation in unionized positions through recruitment and job preparation funding.
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Public Services
Supports city funding for community land trusts and worker cooperatives in Black neighborhoods to prevent displacement and reduce economic inequality.
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Education
Supports expanding school-based health centers and comprehensive sex education.
Supports permanently ending gifted and talented (G&T) programs.
Supports building a universal childcare system in New York City and expanding Head Start benefits.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports growing the social housing sector to create affordable housing, promote social equity, and give residents democratic control over housing.
Supports the recently passed bill that requires rental buildings with more than 40 units to set aside at least 15% for people experiencing homelessness, and advocates for ensuring developers comply with the law and its intent.
Supports transforming the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) to prioritize community-driven land use and zoning over private developers.
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Public Safety
Supports reducing the NYPD budget by at least $1 billion and reallocating funds to community services.
Supports shifting traffic enforcement out of the NYPD to reduce violence during routine stops.
Supports the largest gun buyback program in New York City, with larger rewards for frequently used crime guns and a targeted advertising campaign.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports accelerating the redesign of New York City Transit buses and expanding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans to improve public transit for Black commuters.
Supports expanding Black-owned dollar-van services and providing them with technology infrastructure to improve access to transportation for communities in "transit deserts."
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Healthcare
Supports abortion access and funding.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports infrastructure improvements like raised parkland, floodwalls, and floodgates in coastal and low-lying areas to reduce flooding.
Supports reducing building emissions in New York City by implementing deep energy retrofits for public housing and city-owned buildings, financing retrofits for privately owned buildings, and expanding energy efficiency standards for all residential and commercial buildings.
Supports creating new parks and planting trees in Black neighborhoods to reduce heat island effects and improve air quality.
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