The appointment of Councilwoman Amanda Farías as the leader of the Democratic majority of the Municipal Council marks several political milestones: It is the first time that a Latina holds that position. It is also a novelty that all the most important leadership positions of the institution, in charge of creating the laws of the Big Apple, They are occupied by women of color.
Farías was born and raised in Soundview in the Bronx and is part of the second generation of Puerto Rican and Dominican immigrants.
Now the councilor for district 18 of La Salsa County, who has been in that position for two years, becomes “number two” in the municipal chamberchaired by the African American Adrienne Adams.
That position was occupied by concejal Keith Powers of Manhattan who “surprisingly” was not ratified in the position.
“Appointing Councilor Farías as majority leader is a step toward preparing the institution for its next generation of leadership and expanded representation“, he shared in a statement to local media, Mara Davis, Council spokesperson.
From public schools…
In her official Council biography, the local legislator describes herself as “proud product of local schools and community institutions. He attended Public School 69X and Holy Cross School, and spent hours after school and summers at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club local.
He graduated from Preston High School y St. John’s University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Politics and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, where her passion for community service, activism and empowerment began.
“During my time as a Council member, I have committed every day for the past two years to fighting for District 18. That hard work has paid off. I am proud to have contributed more than $34.5 million directly to our community to fund necessary infrastructure upgrades and critical services we need“Farías highlighted in an article that he published this Thursday in community media, without referring to his appointment.
The councilor says that while she was on the budget negotiation team she fought to guarantee that each school started “fully funded” with the same budget as the previous school year.
Furthermore, he points out that more than $10 million to improve your district’s school infrastructure, including new auditoriums, new science and technology laboratories, and more to increase opportunities for students.
2024-01-05 18:41:00
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