On The Issues
Party Politics
As your District Leader, Rebecca has successfully fought for a more transparent, accountable, and responsive New York County Democratic Party. She will continue building a diverse, inclusive party leadership that upholds our progressive values. This position is especially crucial for Roosevelt Island residents, as RIOC's state-controlled governance structure means local Democratic leadership is essential for ensuring Roosevelt Island residents have a strong voice in decisions affecting their community.
Cultural Institutions and Public Spaces
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Rebecca believes our neighborhood's cultural institutions and public spaces are essential to our community's identity and quality of life. From leading a successful childhood campaign to save our local libraries to her active membership at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of the City of New York, she has demonstrated lifelong commitment to these vital resources. As District Leader, Rebecca will fight for continued investment in our parks, libraries, museums, and community spaces that make our district such a special place to live.
The Environment
Rebecca was a long-time New York League of Conservation Voters Board member and remains strongly involved with environmental advocacy. She has pledged to protect our environment and will continue to fight to improve our air quality, ensure that our community's sanitation needs are met and that our vital waterfront is maintained and able to thrive even as we face catastrophic climate change. Through her leadership, Rebecca has helped ensure that our elected officials prioritize clean air, clean water, and a livable city for all New Yorkers.
LGBTQ+
Rebecca unequivocally supports the LGBTQ+ community. She believes in decriminalizing sex work, ensuring that the local police precinct stops illegally enforcing Walking While Trans, and she believes that gender is a social construct. Rebecca also believes that the LGBTQ+ community is not fully supported unless represented by elected officials who understand the importance of universal healthcare as a human right.
Affordable Housing
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Rebecca understands the significant contribution that middle-class families and our 36,000 neighbors in affordable housing make to the dynamic culture of our community. As your District Leader, she has supported efforts to develop more inclusionary housing throughout the neighborhood and the city.
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Transportation
We on the far East Side know that bus service is critical to our community and currently on life support. As District Leader, Rebecca has advocated against further cuts to bus service and for expanded SBS service throughout our neighborhood, explicitly fighting for an M15 SBS stop on 72nd Street. She continues to champion the completion of the Second Avenue Subway up through East Harlem, increased accessibility for neighbors with mobility needs, expanded bike lanes, and Open Streets for pedestrians.
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Senior Services
Living in a unique multi-generational household spanning four generations, Rebecca has seen firsthand the difficulties that arise for senior citizens and their families as time goes on. Rebecca is committed to ensuring our seniors can age in place with dignity and access to essential services. She supports expanded healthcare access, affordable housing protections, senior center funding, and transportation options that meet the unique needs of our older residents. As District Leader, Rebecca will continue fighting to ensure seniors' voices are heard in community planning and policy decisions.
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