Julie Won
NYC Council Member · Since 2022
What This Office Can Do
- Proposes and votes on city laws
- Approves or rejects the city budget
- Holds agencies accountable through public hearings
- Directs discretionary funds to local projects
Background
Julie Won represents the 26th Council district in Western Queens, covering Long Island City, Sunnyside, Astoria, and Woodside. She is the first woman and immigrant to represent this district. She immigrated to New York City at age eight with her family and has deep roots in community organizing and civic engagement.
- Career
- Technology advisor at IBM for a decade, advising the federal government on agency technology use; community organizer and board member of multiple Queens civic organizations
Policy Priorities
- Affordable Housing — Deep focus on creating and preserving affordable housing for constituents
- Access to City Resources — Increasing access to city resources for all New Yorkers
- Digital Equity — Ensuring access to quality and affordable internet is guaranteed for all
- Census Outreach — Founded the Tech Action Group as part of the Queens Borough President's Complete Count Committee to ensure full community participation in the 2020 census
- Small Business Support — Co-founded the Queens Small Business Alliance (QSBA) to support local businesses
Issue Stances
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Issue Stances
Legislative Record
Resolution declaring May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the City of New York
Regulating the police department’s response to first amendment events
Procedures for and reporting on curing ballots for voters in department of correction custody
Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.J.Res.80/S.J.Res.38, establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.1499/S.1179, which would provide long term care benefits for eligible residents
Requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online
Public notification regarding release of oil
By Council Members Won, Wong, Restler and Gutierrez: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the action of the City Planning Commission on Application Nos. C 260063 PCY and C 260064 PSY (DEP Newtown Creek CSO Tunnel) shall be subject to Council review.
Conduct & Ethics
Data sourced from NYC Legistar, NYC Campaign Finance Board, NYC Conflicts of Interest Board, and curated public records. This page is a permanent record of Julie Won's service in District 26.