Justin Sanchez
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
Council Member Justin Sanchez represents New York City Council District 17, encompassing the South Bronx neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose, Morrisania, Longwood, Hunts Point, Bronx River, and Crotona Park East. Raised by a single teenage mother and guided by first-generation American grandparents, he developed a lifelong commitment to service rooted in community care and mutual support. He is committed to building a cleaner, safer, stronger, and more affordable South Bronx through bold legislative leadership and responsive constituent services.
Policy Priorities
- Affordable South Bronx — Committed to making the South Bronx more affordable through legislative action.
- Public Safety — Focused on building a safer South Bronx for residents.
- Clean Neighborhoods — Prioritizes cleaner communities across the South Bronx.
- Constituent Services — Delivers responsive, high-quality constituent services to District 17 residents.
Issue Stances
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Issue Stances
Legislative Record
The creation of a centralized mobile application for accessing city services
Requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.10339, in relation to outdoor alcohol service for certain special events
Regulating the police department’s response to first amendment events
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
Sales of cooperative apartments
Outreach and education regarding the proper disposal of household cooking oil and grease
A Local Law in relation to workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals, and providing for the repeal thereof
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 Justin Sanchez's service in District 17.