Jennifer Gutiérrez

District 34 - Jennifer Gutiérrez

Jennifer Gutiérrez is from Queens, New York. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University at Albany, SUNY. She lives in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with her husband and their two children.

Jennifer is the Chief of Staff to City Council Member Antonio Reynoso. She previously worked as a community organizer in Williamsburg, where she engaged directly with residents on tenant and anti-eviction issues. 

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Jennifer is currently a member of the New York City Council, representing District 34. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. She is the chair of the Committee on Technology.

Believes in being "bold and collaborative" to achieve social and economic justice.

Plans to study 311 complaints to identify and reform unresponsive agencies.

Opposes middle school and high school screenings as well as the Specialized High School Entrance Exam.

Supports increasing capital spending on housing by expanding construction subsidies for affordable units and purchasing land for community land trusts to prioritize long-term affordability.

Supports passing Comprehensive Planning to prevent displacement and gentrification in communities of color.

Wants to reduce NYPD activities and redistribute that funding to educational and social service programming for communities disproportionately impacted by the justice system.

Supports making the Civilian Complaint Review Board's (CCRB) disciplinary determinations binding.

Supports closing Rikers Island jail complex.

Supports the "City of Yes" zoning reform proposal, which would allow for more housing development in areas near public transit.

Supports a single-payer universal health care system and believes it should be accomplished at the federal and state levels.

Supports reducing the powers of the Mayor and enhancing the powers of the City Council.

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Jennifer Gutiérrez is from Queens, New York. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University at Albany. She lives in Bushwick with her husband and their daughter.

Jennifer is the Chief of Staff to City Council Member Antonio Reynoso. She previously worked as a community organizer in Williamsburg, where she focused on tenant and anti-eviction issues. 

Jennifer is currently a member of the New York City Council, representing District 34. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

Supports expanding the "community school model" to provide comprehensive services to students and families through strategic community partnerships.

Supports universal healthcare and believes it should be accomplished at the federal and state levels.

Supports legislation to prohibit discrimination against formerly incarcerated people in housing.

Opposes the removal of homeless individuals from the Lucerne hotel.

Wants to reduce NYPD activities and redistribute funding to educational and social service programming for communities disproportionately impacted by the justice system.

Supports a single-payer universal healthcare system and believes it should be pursued at the federal and state levels.

Supports the "Green New Deal for our City."

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