21 Bridges

21 Policy Proposals

Bringing Back New York

1. End COVID-related school closures

2. Direct payments for small businesses and workers

3. Refund small businesses for COVID costs

4. Create a safety net for the arts and gig workers

5. Free same-day PCR test results

6. Create a jobs corps for young Manhattanites

Creating A Safer Manhattan

7. Localize crime prevention interventions

8. Pilot program for “cop boxes” in our neighborhoods

Ensuring A More Affordable Manhattan

9. Convert more commercial space into affordable housing

10. Create early Uniform Land Use Review Procedure warning system for community boards and new developments

11. Commercial and residential vacancy taxes

12. Secure more NYCHA funding through a preservation trust

Improving Quality of Life

13. Make free public restrooms available across the Borough

14. Make open streets, outdoor dining and drinks to go permanent

Reforming Our Community Boards & City Appointment Processes

15. Make the Borough President’s office and Community Boards more responsive than ever

16. Bring the Borough President’s office to more communities

17. Increase diversity on Community Boards