Quality of Life Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Right
When we talk about housing and development, we can’t just talk about square footage and rent prices. Because people don’t just want a place to live they want a neighborhood.
A neighborhood where they feel safe walking to the subway in the early morning.
A neighborhood where their kids can walk to school, play on clean sidewalks, and feel proud of where they live.
A neighborhood with working streetlights, reliable public transit, and green spaces where families, seniors, and neighbors can connect.
These aren’t extras — they’re basics. And too many of our communities are being left behind.
That’s why improving quality of life is at the heart of my campaign. It means addressing the everyday things that impact how people live — not just where. Here’s what that looks like in real terms:
• Safe, Walkable Streets: We need better lighting, slower traffic, and community-led safety initiatives that make people feel secure — not surveilled.
• Parks and Public Spaces That Work for Everyone: Clean, well-maintained parks shouldn’t be limited to wealthier neighborhoods. Every child deserves a safe place to play.
• Responsive City Services: Trash pickup, street repairs, working bus stops — these are essential, and residents deserve consistency and accountability.
• Affordable Housing That Fits the Neighborhood: Development should serve the people who already live here, not push them out. We need housing that’s truly affordable, not just technically affordable on paper.
• Public Schools That Strengthen Community: Quality education should be a cornerstone of every neighborhood, not a lottery prize.
When city leaders talk about “growth,” it can feel like code for displacement. But I believe we can build a city that grows with people, not over them. That starts by recognizing that quality of life isn’t a luxury — it’s a right.
I’m running to make sure every neighborhood gets the investment and care it deserves — not just the ones with the loudest lobbyists.
Let’s build a city where quality of life is something everyone can count on.