Eliseo Labayen for New York City Council
District 29
I’m seeking the honor of serving Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, and Richmond Hill as a New York City Councilmember on a straightforward platform. Through investments in transportation, education, small businesses, and infrastructure, I will protect our most vulnerable citizens, preserve our cherished community, and lead our community with commonsense reform.
What Matters for District 29
CLEAN AND SAFE STREETS
Safe subways, clean streets, small business protection, and a safer, cleaner Queens.
ANIMAL RIGHTS AND WELFARE
The humane treatment of animals must always be a priority for NYC
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME
Our current approach to supporting our most vulnerable isn’t working.
EDUCATION
Greater access to college, safety for schools, and a commonsense approach to student loans.
TRANSPORTATION
Improvements for sidewalk and road safety, city commuting, and more.
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
New York’s economic recovery depends on our small businesses
HOUSING
Overcoming the hurdle of affordable housing and homelessness
GENDER EQUITY
Ongoing support for free menstrual products to all municipal buildings
FOOD INSECURITY
Provide options for the city to address the food insecurity crisis
MENTAL HEALTH
Support for Kendra’s Law and housing for the mentally ill
INFRASTRUCTURE
We cannot abide by a borough mega jail being built in Kew Gardens
CLIMATE CHANGE
We must not lose site of the impending battle for our environment.
Join the Campaign
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Press and Media
2021 Elections: Who’s running for City Council in the 29th District?
There are 12 candidates running to represent District 29 in the City Council this year. There are a total of 11 Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate in this year’s race.
Finish the Queens Boulevard Bike Lane Now
The poor leadership of CM Koslowitz is holding up street safety, a Council hopeful says. “From 1990 to 2017, 186 people were killed on the street, including 138 pedestrians, according to the New York Times. The elderly and disabled couldn’t walk underneath or sprint across; they still can’t.”
PODCAST with the Queens Post: We Talk to Eliseo Labayen, Candidate for the 29th District Council Seat
Today, [Queens Post] speaks to Eliseo Labayen who is one of those candidates vying for the seat that covers Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Rego Park.
Four (so far) in race for City Council seat
Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) will be term-limited out of office at the end of 2021 and Democratic candidates are lining up to fill the void.
Op-Ed: United we stand, divided we fall
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. I am running for office because there are a plethora of issues impacting my community all at the same time…
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