Althea Stevens | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the
New York City Council from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vanessa Gibson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1983 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education |
Long Island University (
BA) Hunter College ( MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Althea V. Stevens (January 2, 1983) is an American politician who has represented the 16th district on the New York City Council since 2022. Her district encompasses the South Bronx communities of Morrisania, Concourse, Highbridge, and Morris Heights. [1]
Early life and education
A native of New York City, Stevens graduated from Hunter College. [2] [3] Before her election to the City Council, Stevens was a member of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Tenants Association. [4]
Career
Before her election to the City Council, Stevens was a member of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Tenants Association. [4]
New York City Council
Stevens was a successful candidate for the New York City Council in the 2021 election. During her candidacy for office, Stevens endorsed reducing the New York City Police Department's (NYPD) budget by a minimum of $1 million. [5] Stevens' campaign was endorsed by the Working Families Party (WFP). [6]
On the council, she chairs the Committee on Youth Services, which has jurisdiction over the Department of Youth and Community Development. [7]
Personal life
Stevens owns two turtles, named Purple and Squirt. [8]
References
- ^ Ostreicher, Skye (2021-05-20). "Watch Althea Stevens: Candidate for NYC Council District 16 (Bronx)". politicsny.com. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "District 16". Althea Stevens. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Elected Leaders". The City University of New York. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ a b Rebert, Jonah (2021-07-12). "How 16th Council District Candidate Althea Stevens Plans To Revitalize The Bronx | The Bronx Daily | Bronx.com". Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Althea Stevens for City Council District 16". Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "NY Working Families Party Endorses Four Bronx City Council Candidates, including Lora & Abreu". Norwood News. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ Khurshid, Samar (2022-01-20). "Speaker Adams Names City Council Leadership, New Committee Chairs and Members". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ Aponte, Claudia Irizarry (2022-01-02). "Meet Your City Council: Learn More About NYC's New Lawmakers". THE CITY. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
