Jumaane D. Williams (/ dʒ u ˈ m ɑː n i / joo-MAH-nee; born May 11, 1976) is an American activist and politician who has served as the New York City Public Advocate since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party and a self-described democratic socialist, [3] [4] He is a former member of the New York City Council from the 45th district, which includes East Flatbush, Flatbush, …

Jumaane D. Williams is the Public Advocate of the City of New York. Previously, he served on the NYC Council representing the 45th District. Jumaane is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage. He graduated from the public school system, overcoming the difficulties of Tourette's and ADHD to earn a Master's Degree from Brooklyn ...

With temperatures expected to be in the single digits in New York City today, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams unveiled his annual Worst Landlord Watchlist, spotlighting and shaming the worst landlords in the city as determined by widespread and repeated violations in their buildings. Violations, as compiled and categorized by the Department of Housing Preservation and …

Sep 26, 2024 · New York City’s current public advocate is Jumaane Williams. According to the city charter, he would assume the position of acting mayor, if Eric Adams were to step aside or be suspended from ...

Oct 3, 2024 · Who is Jumaane Williams? Williams became the New York City Public Advocate in 2019, when he won the special election to replace Letitia James, who left the office to become New York Attorney ...

Jumaane is running for Governor of New York to bring transformational change to Albany. As Governor, I will push our state to lead from the front on progressive issues, be a voice for the most vulnerable, and promote equality and justice for all. ... Jumaane Williams is running for re- election as our Public Advocate to increase public safety ...

Sep 28, 2024 · New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams discussed the mayor's request of nearly all the city’s more than 60 agencies to cut their budgets by 4%, including the police department. He also ...

Jumaane Williams has served as New York City’s Public Advocate since 2019. Since becoming Public Advocate, the second-highest ranking office in New York City, Jumaane has restructured the office to empower staff to prioritize community engagement, outreach, and service. He has also passed more legislation in office than all previous Public ...

19 hours ago · Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks outside the Municipal Building about a series of lawsuits aimed at forcing the state to implement congestion pricing, July 25, 2024. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY. Support local news today! Our nonprofit newsroom relies on readers like you to power investigations like these.

Sep 26, 2024 · Williams ran in a Democratic primary for governor in 2022, and lieutenant governor in 2018, but fell short both times. He was reelected public advocate in 2021 with nearly 76% of the vote.