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Jessica Ramos

DEMOCRAT

Jessica Ramos is running for New York City Mayor, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Jessica has two sons and lives in Jackson Heights. She was born in Elmhurst.

Professional background

Before being elected into public office, Jessica worked as a communications director for Build Up NYC, an advocacy organization for construction, building, and maintenance workers.

Political background

Jessica Ramos is a state senator representing New York's 13th district. She was elected into office in 2018.

Economy

Supports investing in training programs and clean energy industries to create "good-paying union jobs that support a sustainable economy and workforce transition."

Supports broadening opportunities for adult education, including GED and vocational training, to help New Yorkers gain essential skills for better job prospects.

Supports increasing public facility salaries to match private sector averages and offering signing bonuses and loan forgiveness for early-career professionals.

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Public Services

Supports expanding public child care opportunities.

Supports making it easier for existing child care providers to run their businesses by streamlining payment on outstanding contracts, coordinating interagency collaboration, and establishing new rules for evening, weekend, and overnight services.

Supports establishing "calm corners" in public libraries, parks, and transit hubs to provide on-demand mental health resources and relaxation activities.

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Education

Supports investing in teacher salaries, support, and training to attract and retain dedicated educators.

Supports training 10,000 teachers in trauma-informed and mental health practices and hiring additional counselors.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Opposes "wasteful projects" like the LaGuardia AirTrain and advocates for a transit system that expands service, prioritizes street safety, and listens to the needs of its riders.

Supports expanding public transit options, building protected bike lanes, and improving access in underserved neighborhoods to reduce emissions.

Supports expanding Vision Zero, improving street lighting, and implementing traffic calming measures to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

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Public Safety

Supports "common-sense" gun laws, community-based violence prevention, and safe storage regulations.

Supports enhancing independent oversight, transparency, and crisis intervention training to build trust between law enforcement and the community.

Supports funding mental health response teams, violence interruption programs, and reentry support to address the root causes of crime and promote community safety.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports community land corporations and trusts to empower local control, prevent displacement, and maintain permanent affordability in housing.

Supports increasing the supply of affordable housing, incentivizing mixed-income development, and leveraging federal and state resources for sustainable growth.

Supports modernizing public housing with energy-efficient upgrades and sustainable design to improve living conditions and cut emissions.

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Public Health

Plans to declare a mental health state of emergency on the first day in office.

Supports providing $10 million annually for local nonprofits and mutual aid groups to run culturally competent mental health programs.

Supports implementing universal mental health screenings at public schools, universities, and health centers.

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Ethics & Conduct

As of April 8, 2025, Jessica Ramos’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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