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.

What I’ve Done

I’ve been actively engaged in environmental and resiliency efforts across this district for years.

• Active since Superstorm Sandy in the waterfront resiliency project

• Through Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth, in partnership with the Sierra Club, worked on environmental initiatives

• Advocated for changes in the implementation of congestion pricing 

• Supported waterfront reinvigoration efforts 

• Helped secure space on Governor’s Island for Harbor School

These efforts have focused on protecting our shoreline, expanding environmental education, and improving quality of life for residents.

What I Will Do

We must invest in long-term solutions that protect our neighborhoods, improve public health, and make our city more livable.

• Continue supporting comprehensive resiliency efforts across Lower Manhattan

• Strengthen NYCHA flood protection plans to protect vulnerable residents

• Avoid new developments in flood zones

• Fund and expand composting programs

• Advance building electrification

• Designate community gardens as parks and turn gray space into green space

• Expand access to play space for families and children

On congestion pricing:

• Fix the system so that residents earning less than $60,000 do not have to pay upfront