We are Joined by Senator Jamaal Bailey, Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, Assembly Member (elect) Chantel Jackson, And District Leader Gene A. Edwards: What Do Our Representatives Have to Say?

Recorded Live

The TWW interviews New York's state and local politicians on the life threatening issues now facing our community. What are their thoughts and strategies to address the various threats facing us? From their purview, what do they see? It is said that all politics are local, so we are going let’s get granular.

Senator Jamaal Bailey, Democrat

Senator Jamaal Bailey represents the 36^th district which includes:

Baychester, Bedford Park, Fordham, Morris Park, Norwood, Parkchester, and Mount Vernon

Social Media

Twitter: @jamaaltbailey

IG: jamaaltbailey36

718-547-8854

 

Vanessa Gibson, New York City Council Member - District 16 Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson proudly represents the Bronx’s 16th Council District. As the West Bronx’s voice at City Hall, she passionately advocates for affordable housing, low income families, seniors, job creation, and meaningful opportunities for our youth. Gibson has been a leader in school safety reform, championed criminal justice reform legislation, and is a vocal proponent of anti-gun violence programs. Under her leadership, the Council was able to secure funds necessary to expand the NYPD’s headcount almost 1300 officers in FY16, and expand the DAs baselined budgetary allocation by over $21 million in FY17, with over half of the money going to the historically underfunded boroughs of the Bronx and Staten Island.

District Office

1377 Jerome Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452

P: 718-588-7500

Legislative Office

250 Broadway, Suite 1872

New York, NY 10007

P: 212-788-6856

Chantel Jackson

NY State Assembly (Elect)

Chantel Jackson is a native New Yorker and  New York Assembly (elect)for the 79th District in The South Bronx. Child of an immigrant mother from Belize, and American born father, Chantel proudly claims, “Soy de Belice,” while giving honor to her African ancestors. Chantel is also a dedicated member of her community, deeply connected and engaging in work which is selfless and life-changing. She is a proud UFT member and social worker at a NYC public high school, college professor and published author. 

Gene Anthony Edwards

District Leader and organizer for the Bronx Democratic party. The TWW extends our gratitude for his work in getting these officials to participate in this podcast.