Amanda Farías
DEMOCRAT FOR CITY COUNCIL ● DISTRICT 18
Meet Amanda
District 18, meet Amanda Farías—your tireless advocate, your neighbor, and your voice at City Hall. Born and raised right here in the heart of our beloved district, Amanda embodies the spirit of the Bronx. As a proud second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, her journey is a testament to the resilience, hope, and unwavering commitment that define our community.
A Champion for Affordable Housing
Amanda Farías understands that a safe, affordable home is the foundation of every family's dreams. As your Council Member, she's been relentless in securing $14.375 million in capital funding for new housing opportunities, modernizing existing housing, making homeownership possible for more Bronxites, and ensuring older adults can age in place with dignity.
WINS FOR HOUSING:
$14.375 million in capital funding for affordable housing.
Elevator modernization, senior housing, and facade upgrades, including at Jaime Towers and Tower Gardens
8 Story 100% senior affordable housing in Soundview
$250 Homeowner Rebate
31.2 million for NYCHA’s vacancy readiness unit
Fought to ensure to every NYCHA in our community had free wifi with Big Apple Connect
Delivered storm barriers and rain barrels to protect homeowners and save them money
A Voice for Accessible Healthcare
Amanda's advocacy for affordable healthcare, better infrastructure, and increased access to medical services reflects her unwavering commitment to quality healthcare for all New Yorkers.
WINS FOR HOUSING:
Championed the NYC Reproductive Rights Act.
Supported nutrition education programs in schools and senior centers.
Provided resources for senior health and engagement programs.
Allocated $25K to community health bucks for free local produce
Advocating to Cap The Cross Bronx
Expanded litter basket clean-up in the community
Added clean-up teams to assist with street cleaning
Mitigated Legionnaires with NYCHA.
Leading the Charge for Better Transportation
Amanda Farías is committed to making your daily commute easier by continuing to work with city agencies like the MTA and DOT, to improve bus and train times, ferry access, and focusing on multi-modal alternatives. She fostered a safe and inclusive expansion of the e-scooter pilot program and ensured over three miles of bike lane rollouts, making commuting more safe and accessible, for everyone.
WINS FOR TRANSPORTATION:
Ensured the Parkchester Train Station’s ADA compliance started on time.
Discounted Ferry Fare for students, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Successfully navigated for the e-scooter pilot program and bike lane rollouts.
Increased sanitation services with new teams cleaning neighborhoods.
Protected parking spots while finding additional ways to expand carshare opportunities.
Fought for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for drivers and for-hire vehicles.
Investing in Safer Communities
Amanda Farías believes that everyone deserves to live in a safe community. She is focused on the short and long term solutions we need to provide opportunity and keep us safe. Amanda has invested $320,000 in community safety, focusing on our youth and supporting programs that make our streets safer.
WINS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY:
Committed $320,000 toward public safety for gun violence prevention programs, reentering services after incarceration, and long term mental health and victim services.
Expanded Jacobi’s Stand Up to Violence initiative in the community
Jumpstarted job training efforts for local reintegrating residents and out of school youth
Supported ACE members in community clean-up efforts.
Improved lighting throughout district and NYCHA’s
A Champion for Education
Council Member Amanda Farias has committed $4.446 million from the NYC DOE budget to create engaging and enjoyable educational environments in public schools and libraries. She ensured that no school faced budget cuts, protecting the quality of education provided. Amanda fought for adjustments to the Fair Student Funding formula, adding new "weights" for students in temporary housing and those in poverty-concentrated schools, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to education as the key to success. Her investments are a significant step toward providing Bronx students with the tools and opportunities they need for a brighter and more promising future.
WINS FOR EDUCATION:
Delivered on ensuring every school started the school year with a full and complete budget from previous year
Allocated $4.446 million for educational environments in schools and libraries.
Created a teen center in three public libraries.
Supported STEM programs and technology upgrades in schools.
Invested $414,000 in in-school and after-school opportunities for students, in every school.
Empowering Our Seniors for a Brighter Tomorrow
WINS FOR SENIORS:
Amanda Farías understands the wisdom and strength our seniors bring to our community.
Full Restoration of Mechler Hall Senior Center: Amanda secured over $450,000 from her budget to ensure that the Mechler Hall Senior Center continues to serve our seniors, providing a safe and vibrant space for them.
SU-CASA Funding: Amanda has championed funding for programs like SU-CASA that enrich the lives of our seniors, promoting creativity and community engagement.
Supporting Every Senior Center and NORC: Amanda stands for equitable support, ensuring that all senior centers and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities receive the resources they need to thrive.
Amanda Farías is also a driving force behind the #AgeInPlaceNYC legislative package, addressing critical issues facing older New Yorkers, including housing security, healthcare access, and cultural competence in service delivery.- Full Restoration of Mechler Hall Senior Center: Amanda secured over $450,000 from her budget to ensure that the Mechler Hall Senior Center continues to serve our seniors, providing a safe and vibrant space for them.
Fueling Growth for Small Businesses
As the Chair of the Economic Development Committee, Amanda Farías is fighting for our workers and a strong economy for New Yorkers. Amanda knows that small businesses are the backbone of our community. She funded Castle Hill and Westchester Square Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to boost the local economy.
WINS FOR JOBS & ECONOMY:
Created the long awaited Castle Hill BID in the first 4 months in office.
Funded Castle Hill and Westchester Square Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) with over $225,000 in 2 years, alongside $235,000 funding for neighborhood cleanups through Wildcats, ACE, and Enter for Employment Opportunities.
Fought to pass a historic salary transparency law to minimize gender and racial pay gaps.
Invested in job training and placement services, supporting women in non-traditional employment, including expanding summer youth employment by 100,000 more jobs.
Fighting for workers rights alongside NYC’s labor unions!
