Our Priorities

It’s time for a government that works for us—not against us.
Japneet’s agenda is clear: end the neglect, fix what’s broken, and deliver real change for our neighborhoods.

Education

  • Secure increased funding for local schools to reduce class sizes and improve facilities.

  • Expand after-school and mentorship programs to provide safe, enriching spaces for youth.

  • Advocate for culturally responsive curricula that reflect the diversity of the district.

  • Improve access to career training and college prep programs to ensure students are prepared for future success.

  • Strengthen partnerships with community organizations to provide wraparound support for students and families.

Public Safety & Community Policing

  • Increase funding for community-based safety initiatives.

  • Expand violence interruption programs and youth mentorship to address root causes of crime.

  • Improve NYPD accountability and ensure transparency in policing.

  • Advocate for mental health crisis intervention teams to reduce unnecessary police interactions.

  • Strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes.

Transportation & Infrastructure

  • Improve public transit access, including bus service expansion and subway station upgrades.

  • Fight for safer streets with protected bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.

  • Address road maintenance issues and push for timely repairs to prevent safety hazards.

  • Advocate for transit affordability and expanded accessibility for seniors and disabled residents.

Economic Development & Small Businesses

  • Cut red tape for small businesses and provide financial assistance to local entrepreneurs.

  • Ensure city contracts prioritize minority and women-owned businesses.

  • Establish job training programs in high-growth industries, including tech and green energy.

  • Fight for fair wages and workplace protections for all workers.

  • Invest in community markets and local businesses to support a thriving local economy.

Housing & Tenant Rights

  • Push for stronger rent stabilization laws and tenant protections.

  • Crack down on predatory landlords and ensure housing violations are enforced.

  • Expand affordable housing developments that prioritize working families over corporate developers.

  • Increase investment in homeownership programs to help working families build generational wealth.

  • Support tenant unions and community-led development initiatives.

Healthcare & Social Services

  • Expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention resources.

  • Increase funding for community health clinics and mobile healthcare units.

  • Address food insecurity by expanding food pantry support and meal programs.

  • Advocate for reproductive healthcare access and maternal health protections.