Selvena Brooks-Powers

District 31 - Selvena Brooks-Powers

Selvena Brooks-Powers is from Southeast Queens. She has a bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University and a master's degree in international law from New York University. She lives with her husband, their daughter, and dog in Rockaway Beach.

The New York City Council - Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Selvena is currently a New York City Council Member representing District 31. She was elected in a special election in February 2021 and is serving her first full term.

Plans to address unemployment and economic inequality.

Directed millions toward infrastructure and community-based programs, including schools, parks, and firehouses.

Directed millions in funding toward infrastructure and community-based programs in her district, including schools.

Supports protecting tenants from eviction, ensuring affordable housing, and preventing foreclosure for homeowners.

As a city council member, helped secure $95 million in restoration to fund the 116th Precinct, expand the Cure Violence program into the 105th Precinct, and establish a permanent COVID-19 vaccine site.

As a city council member, directed tens of millions of capital and discretionary funds toward infrastructure and community-based programs in her district, including for schools, parks, and firehouses.

As a city council member, voted to secure funding for a trauma center in Far Rockaway.

Plans to address healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

As a community organizer, Selvena drove high-impact initiatives on critical issues, including education, voting rights and empowerment, racial and economic justice, relief efforts post-Hurricane Katrina, M/WBE opportunities, and workers’ rights.

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