Jobs and Small Business

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world economy and here in New York City, it is sending bedrock industries into a tailspin.  The city’s 4.7 million private-sector jobs as of December have been cut drastically and even as our City and State governments struggle to grapple with budget impacts, it is expected that commerce and employment will be the collateral damage of this health crisis, with a real impact on communities.  

As Council Member,I have tirelessly advocated to ensure that we have a City budget and policy priorities that focus on rebuilding our communities. I have worked with our local small businesses, who are the backbone of our economy, to ensure that they can continue to thrive in our neighborhoods. 

As Council Member, I have organized local small businesses and will continue to address the issue of burdensome regulations that are affecting them and crippling our economy. I believe that the government should not only be effective, but also transparent, and am working to deepen my relationship with the small business community so they can have input on the decisions that impact their future.  At the same time, I am fighting for smart development in the district that ensures adequate infrastructure such as hospitals, transportation, schools, supermarkets, etc. – and fight over-development that does not address the needs of the new population these projects bring to the community.

• Prevent layoffs and/or cuts to NYC budgets by making the super rich pay their fair share of taxes

• Implement the legislation to combat skyrocketing commercial rents that push our mom and pop shops out of business

• Focus on the creation of living wage and union jobs when negotiating city contracts

• Invest in infrastructure to put people to work and build a better future