Alicia currently works as a Deputy Chief of Staff for Council Member Bob Holden. 

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Alicia's campaign for New York City Council Member, District 30 is her first entry into politics. 

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Public Services

As a community leader, led efforts to block the Holiday Inn from being converted into a homeless shelter in 2016.

- As a community leader, led efforts to block the Holiday Inn from being converted into a homeless shelter in 2016.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to install NYPD-integrated safety cameras and modern LED street lighting near schools, parks, and commercial areas.

Supports increasing Vision Zero enforcement by targeting reckless driving, speeding, and red-light running, especially near schools, senior centers, and parks.

- Supports hiring more police officers.
- Wants to install NYPD-integrated safety cameras and modern LED street lighting near schools, parks, and commercial areas.
- Supports increasing Vision Zero enforcement by targeting reckless driving, speeding, and red-light running, especially near schools, senior centers, and parks.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

As a former PTA president, advocated for better educational opportunities.

Supports expanding Gifted & Talented programs to more students and neighborhoods.

Supports school choice and plans to advocate for school vouchers, tax credits, and measures that allow parents to make educational decisions.

Supports investing in leadership training through the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) to ensure strong school administration and expanding teacher centers to provide educators with necessary resources and support.

Wants to secure funding for capital projects and after-school programs.

- As a former PTA president, advocated for better educational opportunities.
- Supports expanding Gifted & Talented programs to more students and neighborhoods.
- Supports school choice and plans to advocate for school vouchers, tax credits, and measures that allow parents to make educational decisions.
- Supports investing in leadership training through the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) to ensure strong school administration and expanding teacher centers to provide educators with necessary resources and support.
- Wants to secure funding for capital projects and after-school programs.

Education

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Alicia Vaichunas

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Buket Urgen

Advocates for public safety and addressing quality-of-life issues.

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Phil Wong immigrated from Hong Kong. He is a longtime Elmhurst resident and has 3 children.

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Phil previously worked for City Council Member Robert Holden.

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Phil Wong's run for City Council in NYC District 30 is his first campaign for public office.

As of September 3, 2025, Phil Wong did not have a website or any information online.

Advocated for a more community-driven model for public services, considering street size, usage patterns, and safety.

- Advocated for a more community-driven model for public services, considering street size, usage patterns, and safety.

Advocated for the restoration of school safety agents and crossing guards.

- Advocated for the restoration of school safety agents and crossing guards.

Opposes the City of Yes proposal, saying it is a "one size fits all" solution that will not address the needs of his district.

- Opposes the City of Yes proposal, saying it is a "one size fits all" solution that will not address the needs of his district.

Believes major storms causing flooded bus basements highlight the need for improved infrastructure.

- Believes major storms causing flooded bus basements highlight the need for improved infrastructure.

As President of the Community Education Council (CEC) School District 24, advocated for better schools, protected the specialized high school exam (SHSAT), and pushed for expanded services for local families.

- As President of the Community Education Council (CEC) School District 24, advocated for better schools, protected the specialized high school exam (SHSAT), and pushed for expanded services for local families.

Phil Wong

- City Council Members work together to enact local laws, approve the city budget, and oversee land use and zoning regulations. ​
- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​

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