In Lower Manhattan and across this district, housing isn’t just expensive — it’s disappearing. Longtime residents are being pushed out, families can’t find space to stay, and too many New Yorkers are one rent increase away from losing their homes altogether.

Healthcare in this district is deeply personal — especially for those of us who lived through 9/11 and are still living with its consequences today.

Lower Manhattan is home to more and more families — but our schools and youth programs haven’t kept up. Classrooms are overcrowded, opportunities are uneven, and too many parents are left navigating a system that doesn’t meet the moment.

Lower Manhattan sits on the front lines of the climate crisis. From Superstorm Sandy to rising sea levels, this district has already seen what happens when infrastructure fails and communities are left exposed.

We need leadership that treats climate resilience, environmental justice, and quality of life as urgent priorities — not long-term ideas.

Public safety means creating communities where people feel secure, supported, and treated fairly. Real safety comes from accountability, prevention, mental health support, and investments that strengthen neighborhoods — not policies that criminalize poverty, separate families, or rely on mass incarceration.