Dear Neighbor,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to you today with an overview of Council District 18's budget for this fiscal year and to invite you to upcoming events I am offering.

This year I am proud to announce that I have delivered $26.3 million in funding for the neighborhoods of Council District 18.

After a year of meetings, tours, and hard negotiations- I worked tirelessly to ensure the priorities of our neighborhoods were met in this year's budget. Read below to see the millions of dollars I am pouring into our schools, housing, streets, community centers, and more.

If you'd like to read more about our local Council budget and the citywide $112.4 billion budget, go to https://council.nyc.gov/district-18/ to learn more.

In Community,

Hon. Amanda Farías

Majority Leader

Council Member, District 18

Effective local budgeting is pivotal in nurturing our communities, supporting older adults, empowering students, and bolstering local economies.

By thoughtfully allocating resources, we ensure that communities receive essential services such as:

• creating a safe and thriving environment for all residents
• older adults benefit from programs and services tailored to their needs
• students have access to quality education, supported by funding for schools, libraries, and youth programs
• local economies are strengthened through investments in economic development, and small businesses, fostering employment opportunities and sustainable growth

This commitment ensures that every dollar spent contributes directly to the welfare and prosperity of our diverse and vibrant community.