Animal Rights
I firmly believe that we can judge a society based on how it treats its most vulnerable members. I have been a vegetarian for nearly 20 years and I am deeply committed to the protection of animals in our city.
Protecting Animals
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Adequately fund AC&C and ensure that all animals housed by the city are cared for with proper nutrition and medical care.
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Continue the efforts to build fully operational animal shelters in the Bronx and Queens
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Provide resources for low income New Yorkers to properly care for their pets
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Support the WildlifeNYC initiative to promote awareness and co-existence with urban wildlife
Humane Education
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End vivisection and “hatching projects” in New York City schools.
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Pass legislation to ensure that humane education is taught in all schools, as mandated by state law
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Provide plant-based meal options for all NYC students
Humane Economy
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Ban the sale of fur and work to ensure that all workers in the industry are able to transition to alternative employment
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Permanently ban the licensing of live animal markets anywhere within city limits
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End the horse carriage industry in NYC and work to ensure that all workers in the industry are able to transition to alternative employment