We need to hear what issues matter most to you so we know which campaigns to take on in 2025. Take the survey.

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Possible issues include:

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Public Housing; this may include:

• Preservation and improvement of existing public housing

• Expansion of public housing developments

• Increasing funding for public housing maintenance and repairs

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Private Affordable Housing; this may include:

• Incentives for private developers to build affordable units

• Expanding housing voucher programs (e.g., Section 8)

• Stricter code enforcement and regular safety inspections for private affordable housing

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Rent Regulation; this may include:

• Expanding rent control/stabilization to more units

• Strengthening existing rent control laws

• Limiting annual rent increases

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Tenant Rights and Housing Conditions; this may include:

• Eviction prevention (including right to counsel, Good Cause eviction) 

• Housing conditions 

• Right to organize 

 

Financial Security; this may include:

• Living wage jobs

• Universal Basic Income

• Ensuring the rich pay their fair share

 

Healthcare; this may include:

• Affordable healthcare options

• Community health centers

• Expansion of mental health services

 

Childhood Education; this may include:

• School funding equity

• After-school programs

• Adult education opportunities

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Higher Education; this may include:

• Make CUNY free

• Forgive student loans

• Provide vocational training

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Police Accountability; this may include:

• Civilian oversight boards

• Body camera policies

• Community policing initiatives

 

Criminal Justice Reform; this may include:

• Restorative justice programs

• Alternatives to incarceration

• Reentry support

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Immigrant Justice; this may include:

• Language access services

• Support for mixed-status families

• Comprehensive support services for new arrivals 

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Climate Justice; this may include:

• Air and water quality

• Green spaces in urban areas

• Climate change resilience

 

Public transportation; this may include:

• Affordable fares

• Service improvements

• Accessibility

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Food security; this may include:

• Access to fresh affordable food 

• SNAP benefits protection

• Community gardens (& increased support for local food banks) 

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Childcare and Family Support; this may include:

• Affordable childcare options

• Paid family leave 

• Expanding free after-school care options

 

Political Participation; this may include:

• Reducing barriers to voting

• Same-day voter registration

• Making Election Day a holiday