NEWS & UPDATES
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Op-Ed's from District Leader
Bridging the Gap: The Vital Role of Social Workers in Courtrooms
Unveiling Transparency: Holding NYCHA Accountable for Public Housing Woes
Designating East Harlem as a Cultural District
Urgent Need for Fair Tax Relief and Homeowners Assistance for Co-op
Protecting Section 9: A Lifeline for New York's Diverse Communities
Ongoing Legislative Initiatives (currently working on)
District Leader Tamika Mapp is actively working to pass the following bills and initiatives
Addressing Open-Air Drug Use
Advocating for comprehensive legislation that addresses open-air drug use through harm reduction strategies, increased mental health services, and accountability to keep neighborhoods safe and healthy for all residents.
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The Clean Beauty Act
Aims to eliminate toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products sold in New York, protecting consumer health. -
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A1681 – Protecting Auxiliary Police Officers
Seeks to increase penalties for criminally negligent homicide, assault, or menacing of on-duty auxiliary police officers. -
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Repeal RAD/PACT and “The Trust”
Advocates for preserving public housing by stopping privatization efforts that could displace long-time residents. -
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Fair Taxation for Co‑ops & Condos
Pushing for equitable tax reform to prevent the displacement of low- and middle-income homeowners due to soaring property taxes. -
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East River Waterfront Restoration
Supports funding and legislation to revitalize the East River Esplanade and create safe, accessible green space for East Harlem families. -
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Community Ferry Service
Fighting for ferry service in East Harlem to improve public transportation access and connect residents to the rest of the city by water.
Laws that the District Leader Helped Pass
Raise the Age
Helped pass legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility in New York, ensuring 16- and 17-year-olds are no longer automatically tried as adults.
Minimum Wage Increase
Supported legislation to raise New York's minimum wage to $15 per hour and continues advocating for a true living wage.
LGBTQ‑Inclusive Language in State Law
Helped modernize state laws to reflect inclusive and affirming language for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Clean Slate Act
Supported the law allowing eligible individuals with certain convictions to have their records automatically sealed, improving access to jobs and housing.
Social Workers in the Courtroom
Advocated for the inclusion of social workers in courtrooms to support families, especially in child welfare and housing cases.
Written Testimony to City Hall
Testimony: Eliminating the Gang Database to Protect Our Youth's Future
Resolutions submitted to the State Democratic Party
Resolution Calling for Inclusion of Social Workers Inside the Courtrooms
Resolution Calling for Climate Justice and Green Renewal
Recordings of Manhattan Community Board 11
Resolutions passed by the EHCFGG Democratic Club
A resolution of the East Harlem Committee For Good Government Democratic Club
Calling for Urging the New York State Assembly and State Senators to fully fund Section 9 and the Abolition of RAD/PACT and The Trust and the Ramifications of it in New York State to Prevent Continuing Displacement of Public Housing Residents
EHCFGG in the News
Rally to protect Section 9 funding for NY public housing
Souls to the Polls with County Committee member and Taft Houses President Beverly MacFarlane