Jessica Ramos is a dedicated leader who has consistently fought for working families, affordable housing, fair wages, and safer communities.
As a State Senator, she has raised the minimum wage, expanded child care, fought for union rights, and defended public safety — all while standing up to powerful interests and advocating for those too often left behind.
This is her plan for a new day in New York City.
Key Issues
Affordable Housing: Protecting Tenants and Expanding Opportunities
Jessica Ramos believes that every New Yorker deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. As State Senator, she has fought for historic tenant protections, ensuring that renters are not unjustly evicted and pushing for the legalization of basement apartments to expand affordable housing options. Jessica’s vision includes:
Green New Deal for Public Housing: Investing in public housing to improve living conditions, create union jobs, and make buildings more sustainable without privatizing critical community assets.
Expanding Homeownership: Making homeownership achievable for working families through down payment assistance and affordable housing programs.
Modular Housing: Promoting modular housing to quickly and cost-effectively meet demand with sustainable and quality-built homes.
Office Conversions: Turning vacant office spaces into affordable housing units, revitalizing neighborhoods, and making better use of underutilized spaces.
Supportive Housing: Expanding supportive housing that integrates on-site services to help vulnerable populations achieve stability and independence.
Community Land Corporations and Community Land Trusts: Empowering communities to control land, prevent displacement, and ensure housing remains permanently affordable.
Building a Housing Pipeline: Increasing the supply of affordable housing, incentivizing mixed-income development, and leveraging federal and state resources for sustainable growth.
Public Safety: Safe Streets, Just Policies
Public safety extends to more than just tackling crime; it requires a holistic approach that ensures safe streets, safe communities, and trusted public institutions. Jessica Ramos is working to create safer neighborhoods without compromising justice and fairness. Jessica’s approach includes:
Fighting Gun Violence: Supporting common-sense gun laws, community-based violence prevention, and safe storage regulations to keep firearms out of the wrong hands.
Standing Against Hate Crimes: Strengthening resources for hate crime prevention, supporting victims, and promoting anti-bias education to foster safer, more inclusive communities.
Safe Streets: Expanding Vision Zero, improving street lighting, and implementing traffic calming measures to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.
Law Enforcement Accountability: Enhancing independent oversight, transparency, and crisis intervention training to build trust between law enforcement and the community.
Investing in Alternatives: Funding mental health response teams, violence interruption programs, and reentry support to address the root causes of crime and promote community safety.
A Green New Deal for New York
Jessica has been a vocal advocate for environmental justice, fighting against fossil fuel projects in Queens and leading efforts to pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Her vision for a sustainable future includes:
Green Job Creation: Investing in training programs and clean energy industries to create good-paying union jobs that support a sustainable economy and workforce transition.
Resilient Infrastructure: Investing in flood protection, green spaces, and renewable energy projects that create union jobs and enhance community resilience.
Sustainable Transit: Expanding public transit options, building protected bike lanes, and improving access in underserved neighborhoods to reduce emissions.
Green Public Housing: Modernizing public housing with energy-efficient upgrades and sustainable design to improve living conditions and cut emissions.
Community-Driven Climate Action: Empowering neighborhoods to lead on local climate initiatives, from urban farming to energy cooperatives, ensuring the benefits reach those most impacted.
Immigration and the Migrant Crisis
Queens is the modern day Ellis Island – people from all over the world pass through it, adding their culture and story to the melting pot of New York – and Jessica Ramos has been proud to represent it and welcome them to New York City. As Mayor, she will ensure that New York City as a whole effectively supports new arrivals while addressing the needs of all residents:
Expand Housing Access: Secure stable and affordable housing for new arrivals by advocating for programs like the Housing Access Voucher Program, ensuring no one is left without a home.
Strengthen Legal Services: Increase funding for immigration legal representation, crucial for fair outcomes in immigration court and faster work authorizations.
Enhance Language Access: Ensure city services provide information in all languages spoken by our diverse communities, enhancing public safety and access to resources.
Support Workforce Development: Invest in adult literacy and job training programs to help immigrants integrate into the workforce and contribute to our city’s economy.
Advocate for Federal Reforms: Push for quicker work authorizations and immigration relief, allowing newcomers to work, support themselves, and enrich New York City.
Investing in Our Children’s Future
Jessica Ramos believes that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their background or zip code. She has championed efforts to fully fund public schools and expand access to early childhood education. As Mayor of New York, she will fight for:
Universal Child Care: Introducing the Early Learning Childcare Act to provide affordable, high-quality care for families across New York, supporting both children and working parents.
Inclusive School Meals: Providing Halal, Kosher, and fresh farm-to-table meals in schools, ensuring all students have access to healthy, culturally appropriate food options.
Expanding GED Access: Broadening opportunities for adult education, including GED and vocational training, to help New Yorkers gain essential skills for better job prospects.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention: Investing in teacher salaries, support, and training to attract and retain dedicated educators who can deliver high-quality education for all students.
Healthcare for All: Expanding Access and Affordability
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Jessica Ramos worked tirelessly in Albany to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, and will work as Mayor to:
Fighting for Fair Funding: Advocating for increased Medicaid reimbursements to ensure hospitals like Elmhurst and community clinics receive the resources needed to serve low-income and immigrant populations.
Expanding Mental Health Services: Increasing access to mental health care for youth and adults, with a focus on those impacted by the pandemic and other crises.
Recruitment and Retention: Developing incentives and support systems to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in under-resourced areas, strengthening the city's healthcare workforce.
Community-Based Health Initiatives: Investing in local health programs and partnerships to address health disparities and improve outcomes across New York City.
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