New York City Council member representing the 38th district in South Brooklyn since 2022, covering Red Hook, Sunset Park, and parts of Borough Park. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, grew up in East New York, Brooklyn. Nearly 40% of her district is Latino. Member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Serving
Alexa Aviles
City CouncilDemocrat
NY-NYC Council District 38 City Council
About
Family & Heritage
Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Grew up in East New York, Brooklyn, and has lived in Sunset Park with her family for decades. Youngest of seven children born to a substance abuse counselor mother. First in her family to attend college. Alumna of A Better Chance program and National Urban Fellows.
Political Career
Before Politics
Nearly three decades in nonprofit and social justice philanthropic sectors; Program Director at the Scherman Foundation supporting social justice organizations; PTA President for nearly a decade improving academic programs; Chair of the NYC Youth Board; Member of Brooklyn Community Board 7
Education
B.A. in Sociology and Latin American History, Columbia University; M.P.A., Baruch College Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs
Key Issues & Priorities
Affordable housing and anti-displacement
NYCHA public housing funding and repairs
Combating cruise ship pollution and truck congestion in Red Hook
Environmental justice
Immigration rights
Parks and schools funding