Our Platform

Advocate for increased funding to bring STEM, drone technology, and vocational training programs into middle and high schools, especially those in District 28.


Create a pilot program for Dept. of Education to partner with local CUNY colleges and trade programs to offer certification courses, apprenticeships, and college credit to high school students.

Expand funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare youth for high-demand industries like tech, healthcare, and green infrastructure.

Increase investments in job training, workforce certification, and entrepreneurship programs targeting 16–24-year-olds not in school or working.


Ensure equitable access to SYEP and Work, Learn & Grow programs for youth in underserved zip codes by expanding provider contracts and streamlining applications.

Expand access to job training, entrepreneurship programs, and adult education designed for women reentering the workforce, with flexible hours and childcare support.


Advocate for full funding of the NYC Cares Act, which includes wage parity for early childhood educators—most of whom are women of color.


Support legislation that strengthens paid family leave, workplace protections for caregivers, and safe working conditions for domestic workers.

Advocate for increased city funding to expand free universal childcare for all families, ensuring access to affordable care regardless of immigration status.


Fund on-site childcare options at City-run shelters, workforce development centers, and educational programs to eliminate barriers for mothers returning to work or school.


Expand community-based childcare co-ops and support home-based providers with startup grants, training, and safety certifications.

Advocate for increased city funding to strengthen Community Boards, including stipends for members, professional staff support, and interpretation services to ensure language access and equitable participation.


Expand support for civic engagement programs led by local non profits, including workshops on community budgeting, voter access,  land use, and tenants’ rights.

Create and fund youth civic education initiatives in public schools and community centers, focusing on policy-making, local government, and organizing skills.


Expand access to paid internships and fellowships in City Council offices, city agencies, and advocacy organizations for high school and college students from underserved communities.


Partner with DOE and DYCD to launch a “Civic Saturdays” series that brings government to the neighborhoods—making policy accessible and building the next generation of Southeast Queens leaders.

Expand mobile senior outreach programs that provide on-site health screenings, social work support, benefits enrollment, and wellness checks in housing developments, churches, and community centers.


Fund culturally responsive senior programming in partnership with local community-based organizations, especially those serving Caribbean, African American, and immigrant seniors.

Promote and expand enrollment in the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) program, which reduces property taxes for low- to moderate-income seniors.


Advocate for increased funding to repair and retrofit homes for aging in place—especially in Southeast Queens, where many seniors are long-time homeowners.


Strengthen protections against deed theft and expand legal aid for seniors at risk of housing loss or predatory lending.

In Southeast Queens, too many families are confronting unaffordable rents, unsafe housing conditions, and years of neglect in public housing. As someone who grew up in NYCHA and experienced housing insecurity firsthand, Latoya is committed to fighting for stable, dignified housing for all. Through strong local leadership, budget advocacy, and legislative action, she will ensure that the needs of District 28’s homeowners, tenants and public housing residents are not ignored.

Expand funding and outreach for the NYC Homeowner Help Desk and Foreclosure Prevention Programs, especially targeting seniors and first-time homeowners at risk of predatory lending or property seizure.


Advocate for property tax relief programs for low- and moderate-income homeowners and push for a fairer tax assessment system to reduce the burden on homeowners in Southeast Queens.


Create a Homeowner Resiliency Fund in partnership with city agencies to help residents pay for emergency repairs, flood mitigation, and energy efficiency upgrades.


Support legislation and city contracts that prevent deed theft and protect generational wealth by educating homeowners on their rights and supporting legal recourse for victims.

Advocate to increase capital and operational funding for NYCHA, focusing on reducing the repair backlogs, hiring more maintenance staff and upgrading developments.


Introduce or support legislation to increase NYCHA transparency and accountability, including mandatory public reporting on repair backlogs, mold remediation, and heating outages.


Push for community-based oversight boards to monitor local NYCHA developments and give tenants real power in decision-making.

Partner with HPD and DHCR to ensure capital investment in major repairs without passing unsustainable costs onto residents.


Push for city and state capital funding for essential upgrades to elevators, boilers, roofs, and other aging infrastructure across Rochdale’s buildings.


Work with city agencies to improve sanitation, transit access, and public space investments surrounding Rochdale Village.

Expand the CityFHEPS housing voucher program, especially for youth aging out of foster care, single mothers, and low-income families.


Strengthen partnerships with supportive housing providers to prioritize placements for shelter-involved families and those in transitional housing.


Champion legislation that removes barriers to housing for justice-involved individuals and youth.

Increase discretionary and baseline funding for Cure Violence and anti-gun violence initiatives, ensuring programs are staffed by credible messengers and rooted in restorative justice.


Expand after-school programs, youth mentorships, and peer-led conflict resolution programs to prevent violence before it happens.


Push for greater NYPD transparency and accountability, including public reporting on stops, summonses, and misconduct in District 28.


Oppose any expansion of NYPD’s role in schools, homelessness response, or mental health crises.

Advocate for non-police emergency response teams to be scaled citywide and fully funded, especially in Southeast Queens neighborhoods underserved by mental health resources.


Fund mobile mental health clinics in partnership with local nonprofits and healthcare providers to deliver care in NYCHA complexes and transitional housing centers.


Support pilot legislation to place more mental health professionals in every public school, to ensure that all students have free access to mental health resources.

Increase investments in trauma-informed mental health services for foster youth and families involved with ACS, through local non profits and wraparound services.


Expand on-site counseling support in public housing developments, and provide targeted outreach for families facing housing instability, domestic violence, or reentry challenges.


Push for more peer support programs and family wellness centers located directly within NYCHA campuses and DOE schools.