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June 25, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Another Stated Recap

and Harmony Playground update! John,   The City’s budget is due July 1st. Stay tuned for updates on the budget negotiations! A handshake deal and basic details on the budget should be coming down the pipeline soon. We’ve heard from a number of community m…

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June 18, 2023 at 9:31 PM

BQE, DEC, and More

Acronym on Acronym John,   Before we kick things off, we have a big week at City Hall next week! On Tuesday, 6/20, we’re holding a hearing at 1 PM on Intro 617 to expand the City’s Earned Sick Time Act to cover 140,000 gig workers and independent contracto…

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June 11, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Mandatory Residential Composting

We did it! John,   A quick note before we jump into everything. Despite the experience of dealing with concurrent crises for years now, our City was woefully unprepared this week to make sure we were safe as we were navigating the poor air quality. As a re…

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June 4, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Office Introductions

Meet the team and more John,   Back to our regularly scheduled programming! ●      This Tuesday, 6/6, the Progressive Caucus is hosting a Citywide Town Hall to kickstart our budget organizing! Join me and the rest of our caucus at 6:30 PM to learn how we …

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May 28, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Kensington Work Update

and check out my new op-ed! John,   Back to our regularly scheduled programming! ●     Last year we hired a new staff member, Ali, who has been focused on outreach in Kensington! Read up about more of his work below. ●     We had a busy Stated Meeting thi…

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May 22, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Spring Traffic Update

beep beep John,   Sorry all for the delay - we needed to double-check some news! It has been confirmed that there is no democratic city council primary in the 39th district. Therefore the blackout period for the primary is no longer required. Our newslette…

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May 14, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Community Updates

John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until the pri…

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May 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Catch Me In The News!

A Comms & Budget Update John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communicat…

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April 30, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Upcoming Street Closures

Get ready for Bike The Block! John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communic…

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April 23, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Some Spring Cleaning

Job openings, events, and more! John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass commun…

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April 16, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Announcing This Year’s PB Winners!

John,   A quick reminder! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until the primary is…

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April 9, 2023 at 9:31 PM

It’s Time For A Candid Conversation

About cannabis! John,   A quick reminder! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until…

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April 2, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Time To Dine Out

And a note about future newsletters John,   Before we jump into the newsletter, I need to make a quick note. We are now in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are re…

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March 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Vote in Participatory Budgeting today!

John, help us distribute $1.5 million to critical climate justice projects throughout our district that will make our communities healthier, greener, and more resilient. John,   ●      Tax season is coming to a close! Tax returns this year are due on 4/18,…

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March 19, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Springing Into Stated

Like the pun? John,   It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. Voting for Participatory Budgeting starts on 3/25! We’ll circulate the on…

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March 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Time To Take The Bus

All aboard! John,   ●      It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      Voting for Participatory Budgeting is starting in just a few …

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March 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Stated Recap - March!

Getting ready to spring forward John,   ●      It’s tax season! Tax returns this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, the City offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      New Yorkers ages 14 to 24 can now apply to DYCD’s Summ…

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February 26, 2023 at 10:33 PM

What’s A Civic Assembly?

The Next Evolution Of PB John,   ●      It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      Are you or do you know a high school or college s…

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February 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Another Immigration Committee Hearing

Holding DOC accountable John,   ●       It was a busy week at City Hall! In addition to our Stated meeting, we hosted an Immigration Committee hearing. Read more about our work below! ●      The Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges will be c…

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February 12, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Spreading Love This Valentine’s Day

And more street safety updates! John,   Before we get started, I wanted to let you all know I’m supporting several local and international organizations in their efforts to help communities in Turkey and Syria rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating e…

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February 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM

February Stated Recap Take 1

Back to legislating John,   ●       We had our first Stated of the month this week! Read more about the legislation that passed and we signed on to below. ●      Asylum seekers in our community still need your help. Check out our webpage about what is need…

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January 29, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Winter Traffic Update

Beep Beep John,   Quick update on the emergency shelters in our district. We have added a new page to our Council website detailing the local organizations working on the ground to help newly arrived asylum seekers in our community. We will continue to upd…

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January 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Our First Stated Recap Of 2023

It’s been too long John,   Over the past week, two emergency shelters for asylum seekers have opened in our district. We have heard from dozens of concerned community members asking how they can help our newest neighbors, so before we get into the Stated r…

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January 15, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Breaking Down The Leg Process

I’m just a bill John,   Before we start, I need to acknowledge that we lost another neighbor to traffic violence in Gowanus on 9th Street this week. Sarah Schick was fatally struck by a box truck driver while cycling, marking the second cyclist death in ou…

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January 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM

We’re Back

And better than ever before! John,   New year, same newsletter! We’re so happy to be back after the winter holidays, ready to serve the District 39 community for another year. As always, this newsletter is a group project that relies on your feedback (resp…

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December 26, 2022 at 10:30 PM

39 Wins For District 39

39 Wins For District 39 Well, that flew by View this email in your browser Dear John, Today’s email is dedicated to everything we did in 2022. But before we get nostalgic, we have one final ask for 2022! PS 94 is coll…

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December 18, 2022 at 11:29 PM

The FIX For The BQE

The FIX For The BQE Say it like “F”-“I”-“X” View this email in your browser Dear John,   Quick holiday schedule update! We’ll be publishing our newsletter late next week so look out for our end-of-year wrap-up coming t…

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December 11, 2022 at 9:59 PM

December Stated Recap Episode I

December Stated Recap Episode I The Budget Mod Menace View this email in your browser Dear John, Hope you all are enjoying the Star Wars jokes. Our Climate Justice themed Participatory Budgeting Cycle is looking for …

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December 4, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Tis The Season

Tis The Season To Volunteer! View this email in your browser Dear John, We’re happy to announce that the work on Albemarle Playground is finished! The contractor wrapped a few small items this past week, and the site …

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November 20, 2022 at 10:15 PM

District Lines They Are A’Changing

District Lines They Are A’Changing But Not Until January 2024 View this email in your browser Dear John,   I want to start out by acknowledging a terrible tragedy in our community. Another pedestrian was hit and killed…

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November 6, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Fall Traffic Update

Fall Traffic Update beep beep View this email in your browser Dear John, A quick note for everyone, our Communications Director will be on vacation next week, so we’re taking a newsletter break next Sunday! Look out f…

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October 30, 2022 at 10:29 PM

October Stated Recap Episode II

October Stated Recap Episode II Attack of the Bills View this email in your browser Dear John, We’ve extended ideas collection for Participatory Budgeting until October 31st! Submit your idea today! Save the date: the…

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October 23, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Who Won The Fun Run?

Who Won The Fun Run? and an update on our Kensington work View this email in your browser Dear John, First things first, we had an unfortunate formatting error in last week’s newsletter. We’re striving to keep these s…

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October 16, 2022 at 11:15 PM

Gowanus Rezoning Update

Gowanus Rezoning Update and your Stated recap View this email in your browser Dear John, Participatory Budgeting is almost over! Be sure to RSVP for our next Neighborhood Assembly on 10/17. Can't make it to one of ou…

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October 9, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Education Update

Education Update Back to school edition View this email in your browser Dear John, Before we jump into our newsletter, I need to address the horrible killing of the dog Moose and the attack on his guardian Jessica Chr…

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October 2, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Stated Recap

Stated Recap and MUCH much more! View this email in your browser Dear John, We had a big week but first, your headlines. Our next Neighborhood Assembly for Participatory Budgeting is Tuesday, 10/11, at the Carroll Ga…

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September 25, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Asylum Seeker Update

Asylum Seeker Update from the Chair of your City Immigration Committee View this email in your browser Dear John, I want to take a quick moment to talk about the recent Hurricane in Puerto Rico. For the second time in…

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September 18, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Stated Recap September

Stated Recap September Leaving Legislation Station View this email in your browser Dear John, First, your headlines: Cycle 12 of Participatory Budgeting is about to kick off! Our first Neighborhood Assembly is on Sat…

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September 11, 2022 at 7:14 PM

PB Is Back

PB Is Back and better than ever View this email in your browser Dear John, First things first, I hope everyone heading back to school had an easy week and is looking forward to a semester of learning and fun. I’ll be …

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September 4, 2022 at 11:14 PM

Real Public Safety

Real Public Safety and a change to our newsletter format View this email in your browser Dear John, Summer’s over, and we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming! Before we get going, we’re going to start somet…

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August 21, 2022 at 9:14 PM

I’m Just A Bill

I’m Just A Bill Well, actually, now I’m a law View this email in your browser Dear John,   Before we head into our Stated recap, I want to take a minute to talk about the influx of asylum seekers who are arriving in ou…

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August 7, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Staying Secure In Your Home

Staying Secure In Your Home Housing resources View this email in your browser Dear John,  Before we kick things off, our August newsletter schedule will be light, so you’ll only be hearing from us once more this month…

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July 31, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Beep Beep

Beep Beep Some traffic updates + sign-up for a free rain barrel! View this email in your browser Dear John,  In our newsletter survey, members of the community overwhelmingly asked for more traffic updates. While our …

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July 24, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Education Town Hall Recap

Education Town Hall Recap & more. View this email in your browser Dear John, A quick note on monkeypox. First thing, going forward, we’re going to refer to monkeypox as MPX or orthopox. The name, like many virus na…

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July 17, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Legislation Station

Legislation Station I’m just a bill View this email in your browser Dear John, First up today, monkeypox. There has been an alarming rise in orthopox cases in our City over the past few weeks, and our public health inf…

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July 10, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Checking In On Albany

Checking In On Albany Plus a job opening with our office View this email in your browser Dear John, First things first, we’re hiring! Our office is looking for a new part-time team member to assist with outreach in the…

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July 3, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Summer's Here!

Summer's Here! School Funding, E-waste Drop-off & Shredding Truck in Park Slope  View this email in your browser Dear John, Before we start, we have to say that summer is officially here! On the Council front, this…

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June 27, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Budget Breakdown Part 2

Budget Breakdown Part 2 More to discuss! View this email in your browser Dear John, Before we start, this has been a difficult week. The Supreme Court has gutted Miranda Rights, made it easier to carry gun in our City,…

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June 19, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Budget Breakdown

Budget Breakdown Top-line budget items and more View this email in your browser Dear John, A quick ask from the community! We're working on a special project to help build support for our composting legislation and are…

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June 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM

My Statement On Last Night's Budget Vote

My Statement On Last Night's Budget Vote View this email in your browser Dear John, When I first wrote this email, it was Thursday afternoon, and the plan was to give you all an update on where budget negotiations were.…

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