Selvena Brooks-Powers

Selvena Brooks-Powers is seeking re-election to represent District 31 in the New York City Council. As the Chair to the City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Brooks-Powers centers equity in the expansion of clean transportation and safer streets, including supporting legislation which requires the city to only purchase zero emissions vehicles starting in 2025. She is also an advocate for food security, funding the Campaign Against Hunger that provides fresh produce from a local farm in the district and supporting hydroponic programs that teach students how to grow their own food. If elected, she will push for investment into parks, stronger standards to reduce lead poisoning, and an equitable transition to renewable energy across all sectors