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Rachel Storch
DEMOCRAT
Rachel Storch is running for New York City City Council Member, District 4, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Rachel is originally from Manhattan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard College and a law degree from Washington University School of Law. She lives with her husband, Barry, and their 4 children on the Upper East Side.
Professional background
Rachel currently works as the chief operating officer of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. She previously worked at the 92nd Street Y, served as state director for Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, and was deputy chief of staff to U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan. Earlier in her career, she worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA attorney and as an attorney at Legal Aid.
Political background
Rachel Storch previously served as a state representative in the Missouri legislature. She served 3 terms from 2004 to 2010. Her campaign for City Council Member in NYC's District 4 is her first campaign for public office in New York.
Economy
Supports cutting red tape and streamlining the permitting process for small businesses.
Supports establishing a Small Business Ombudsman to assist business owners with labor law compliance.
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Public Services
As of April 24, 2025, Rachel Storch’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Education
Supports investing in upgrading school facilities, reducing class sizes, and supporting teachers.
Supports expanding access to early literacy interventions in under-resourced communities.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports building more housing to reduce costs, protecting tenants, preserving rent-stabilized housing, expanding homeownership for working families, and preventing homelessness.
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Public Safety
As of April 24, 2025, Rachel Storch’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports transforming Second and Third Avenues into safer corridors by adding bus and bike lanes, widening sidewalks, and reducing traffic speeds.
Supports stricter enforcement against reckless e-bike riders and developing strategies to manage delivery vehicles and e-bikes to reduce street congestion and safety risks.
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Healthcare
Supports increasing investment in mental health care.
Supports abortion access and opposes legislation allowing pharmacists to refuse emergency contraception.
Supports increasing funding for community-based providers, mobile clinics, and integrating mental health services with primary care.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports greening projects to preserve and beautify the neighborhood.
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