It's time. Let's go.
Jumaane Williams is running for re-election to a full term as our Public Advocate in the Democratic Primary, June 2021. Join Our Movement.
A History of Activism and Leadership
Jumaane was elected New York City Public Advocate in a Special Election in 2019 on a platform of truly affordable, income targeted housing, anti-gun violence measures, fair policing, equity, and social justice issues. In the City Council, Jumaane was an affecter of change, passing landmark legislation, including the Community Safety Act, which created the Office of Inspector General for the New York Police Department, the Fair Chance Act to combat employment discrimination.
Williams, a former City Council Member from Brooklyn, has quickly made his mark on the office of Public Advocate, restructuring the office to empower staff to prioritize community engagement, outreach, and service. He has also passed more legislation in his first 18 months in office than any Public Advocate has in their first full term, including key bills related to housing, criminal justice, and workers rights.
The Latest
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Equal pay for equal work. It's that simple & I'm thrilled that at long last our city is extending that wage parity… https://t.co/ZL3kWk8w67 -
Happy Birthday to a leader who blazed a trail for so many of us, who’s always been an inspiration— former Mayor Dav… https://t.co/US01rV47X8
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Especially since you said you're not going to the "f***ing White House," it's great to have you back at City Hall 4… https://t.co/vN5p01K5bb
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