Joann Ariola

Joann Ariola is a lifelong resident of the 32nd Council District. She was born in Ozone Park and raised in Howard Beach. She attended P.S. 63 (Old South), P.S. 207 (Rockwood Park), Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Stella Maris H.S. on the Rockaway Peninsula and Adelphi Business School.

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NYC Councilwoman Joann Ariola Kicks Off Her Reelection Campaign

Joann is currently a member of the New York City Council, representing District 32. She first assumed office in January 2022 after defeating her Democratic opponent, Felicia Singh, by over 8,500 votes. After serving only two years, Joann reappeared on the ballot once more in 2023 due to a census-related redistricting provision in the city’s charter. In that election, she ran unopposed and won with over 95% of the vote, securing another two-year term in office. Joann is running for re-election to the New York City Council to represent District 32 in the general election on November 4, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2026.

Supports requiring a two-thirds majority vote for any local law or resolution that raises taxes.

As a council member, sponsored a bill requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop a healthy NYC population health agenda.

Supports requiring all schools to stock airway clearance devices.

Supports requiring the department of housing preservation and development to submit reports on veteran preference in Mitchell-Lama developments.

Advocates for more NYPD officers in precincts.

Advocates for increased funding and resources for New York's fire and emergency services.

Supports increasing funding for the New York Police Department (NYPD).

As a City Council member, created an office of marine debris removal to clean NYC waterways.

As a City Council member, supported lifting vaccine mandates for city employees.

As a city council member, sponsored regular clean-ups throughout District 32 to improve quality of life.

As a City Council member, ordered all school doors to be locked and monitored during the day.

As a City Council Member, held city agencies accountable for service oversights.

As a City Council member, Ariola served District 32 with "extraordinary constituent services."

Opposes changes to healthcare plans for retirees.

Opposes the "warehousing of migrants within NYC."

Supports requiring the installation of signs indicating the presence of every speed camera.

Supports requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation.

Supports removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan.

Supports establishing a cable franchise agreements website.

Supports requiring the office of long-term planning and sustainability to conduct environmental impact studies of John F. Kennedy international airport.

Supports requiring the 311 customer service center to provide certain resources in response to tree pruning-related requests.

Supports applicable fines and civil penalties for the obstruction of fire hydrants.

Supports creating uniform emergency response maps for city properties.

As city council member, prioritized quality of life issues, including improving conditions on Beach 116th Street, implementing the Merchants Trespass Notice Program, and promoting seasonal family events to revitalize the area.

Advocated for "medical freedom" by supporting city workers who were fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Plans to collaborate with organizations like the Jamaica Bay Eco Watchers and NY Rising to improve cleanliness and resilience in the Jamaica Bay area.

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