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Kamillah Hanks
DEMOCRAT
Kamillah Hanks is running for New York City City Council Member, District 49, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Kamillah is a lifelong Staten Island resident. She studied marketing and finance at the College of Staten Island and is a mother of four.
Professional background
Kamillah previously led the Downtown Staten Island Council and worked in public relations. She founded the Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership and launched Staten Island’s first YouthBuild program.
Political background
Kamillah Hanks currently serves as a New York City Council Member for District 49. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.
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Public Services
As a city council member, delivered over $61 million in funding for schools, parks, healthcare, and community initiatives.
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Education
Established the first YouthBuild program on Staten Island, providing unemployed and out-of-school young adults with advanced vocational education, leadership development, job training, and essential life skills.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports increasing transparency and accountability in the real property tax assessment process.
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Public Safety
Prioritizes public safety through innovative projects like Staten Island's first Community Justice Center.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
As a city council member, secured $426 million for the North Shore waterfront revitalization project.
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Healthcare
As a city council member, worked to secure $7 million in funding for the expansion of Richmond University Medical Center's neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
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Energy & the Environment
Sponsored a bill requiring public officials to be notified about the installation of energy storage systems.
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