Farah Louis

Farah Louis is running for re-election to represent District 45 in the New York City Council. During her time in office, Louis has sponsored a number of pro-environmental pieces of legislation, from bills that ensure electric vehicle charging stations in open parking lots and parking garages to the reduction of single use plastic items in take-out and delivery orders to the creation of a five borough plan to protect the shoreline from climate change. Additionally, she has demonstrated a commitment to fighting the issue of lead poisoning from transportation structures, lead water hazards in homes and schools, and lead-based paint. If elected, Louis commits to reduce emissions to reach a net-zero goal and to support programs that ensure the affordability of healthy foods in District 45 and citywide.