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Julie Menin
DEMOCRAT
Julie Menin is running for New York City City Council Member, District 5, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Julie is originally from New York City. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and her law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. She lives in Yorkville with her husband and children.
Professional background
Julie previously worked as an adjunct professor at Columbia University, a regulatory attorney at Wiley, Rein & Fielding, and a senior regulatory counsel at Colgate-Palmolive. She also founded the nonprofit Wall Street Rising.
Political background
Julie Menin currently serves as the council member for New York City Council District 5. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.
Economy
As a city council member, passed legislation creating a one-stop shop for small businesses to navigate city agencies.
Supports increasing funding for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), especially smaller BIDs in underserved communities.
Passed legislation to expand the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program by facilitating more private-sector partnerships and securing employment opportunities within many city agencies.
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Public Services
Supports expanding and enhancing green spaces in District 5 by funding park upgrades, streamlining community garden creation, and advocating for universal free swim lessons for children.
Advocates for the containerization of waste, the expansion of composting, and high rates of litter basket service for our District.
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Education
Founded NYC Kids Rise, a program that establishes a college savings account for every public school student in New York City.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports building more supportive housing to assist vulnerable populations.
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Public Safety
Supports funding new NYPD security cameras on the East Side.
Plans to host town halls with state and local law enforcement to address the rise in antisemitism and other hate crimes.
Introduced legislation to create a pilot program for security cameras and plexiglass for small businesses in high-theft areas.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports increasing fines for idling trucks.
Supports funding transportation safety upgrades along the M79 SBS Crosstown bus lane.
Advocates for the installation of more bus shelters.
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Healthcare
As a city council member, sponsored the Healthcare Accountability Act to reduce and increase transparency for hospital prices.
Passed legislation mandating the Department of Health provide reproductive health services.
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Energy & the Environment
As of May 5, 2025, Julie Menin’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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