Goals & Accomplishments
Our Fight
Shekar’s Plan For
Housing Justice
Public Health
Invest in public hospitals and guarantee quality healthcare for all
Shekar’s Plan For
Housing Justice
Open Space
Expand and improve parks, playgrounds, and pools
Shekar’s Plan For
Housing Justice
Working Families
Fund universal childcare, public schools & CUNY, and senior centers
Shekar’s Plan For
Housing Justice
Inclusive Community
Fund programs that fight bigotry and uplift LGBTQ+ and immigrant residents
Shekar’s Plan For
Housing Justice
Public Safety
Combat gun violence and invest in proven solutions, including mental health, housing, safe streets, and youth programs
Our wins
Shekar has spent years fighting alongside our community as an advocate and parent. He has organized with his neighbors around a number of critical community initiatives, including:
- $32 million for Elmhurst Hospital, including a new surgery clinic
- $15 million for families: new playgrounds, a public dog run, free swim, and school programs
- 7 point plan and $1 million to make Roosevelt Ave safer
- Clean Streets: Trash pickup 3 times per day on every major avenue
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Welcoming Public Spaces: 5 school plazas, 200 trees, and a ramp for Jackson Heights Post Office
- Fighting for Seniors: Protected Medicare benefits and expanded programs at our senior centers
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