Jennifer Gutiérrez
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| Born | September 14, 1986 Queens |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Occupation | Politician |
Jennifer Gutiérrez (born September 14, 1986) is an American politician and community organizer currently serving as the Council Member for the 34th district in the New York City Council. The district includes portions of Bushwick, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Ridgewood, Queens.
Early life and education
Gutiérrez was born and raised in Queens to parents who emigrated from Colombia in the 1980s, Gutiérrez grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with her family and attended local public schools all her life. Gutiérrez graduated from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in Political Science.
From a young age, Gutiérrez accompanied her mother, who worked as a domestic worker, to cleaning jobs to interpret and negotiate her wages. She also negotiated rent and insurance on behalf of her family when her father became disabled. Gutiérrez began working as a community organizer in Williamsburg, working directly with residents on tenant and anti-eviction issues.
Career
New York City Council
Gutiérrez served as the Chief of Staff to City Council Member Antonio Reynoso from 2014 until 2021, and led eight cycles of Participatory Budgeting, producing over $5 million in investments in public spaces such as schools, streets, parks, and NYCHA.[1] Gutiérrez played a leading role in passing the Right to Know Act, which brought transparency to police stops, as well as the Waste Equity Bill, which reduced the amount of trash trucks and their associated pollution in North Brooklyn.
Gutiérrez was elected to represent Council District 34 in November of 2021.
Campaigns
In 2013, Gutiérrez was the campaign manager for Antonio Reynoso's successful campaign for New York City Council. In 2016, she managed Nydia Velazquez's successful re-election bid for Congress.
Personal life
Gutiérrez has one child, born in November 2021. She lives in Bushwick with her family.
References
- ↑ Vintro, Carmen. "Close Ally Has Inside Track in Race to Replace North Brooklyn City Council Member". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
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