Regina Kinsey (Common Sense Party, Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York City Council to represent District 35. Kinsey (Common Sense Party) lost in the general election on November 2, 2021. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.
Regina Kinsey's professional experience includes working as a community advocate. She has been affiliated with Brooklyn Community Board 8 and the 77th Precinct Community Council.[1]
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 35
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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 34,915
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Endorsements
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Regina Kinsey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kinsey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
I'm a lifelong Brooklynite and a 20 plus year community advocate. I'm a proud product of the NYC Public School system and the City University of New York. I'm a member of Brooklyn Community Board 8 and Vice Chair of the Seniors Committee. In addition to being a member of the boards Parks Committee, I'm also the President of Friends of St. Johns Park and a long standing member of the 77th Precinct Community Council. I'm an ally to the community, a fighter, and a voice for those who need one the most. I'm a registered democrat, running on a common sense platform as an option to the status quo and the establishment, because it's time to move the needle forward to bring balance and common sense back to City Hall. Throughout my years of advocacy I have always put the needs of community first and will continue to work in the best interest of all the residents of NYC as a councilmember. Reforming and ending the failed nonsensical policies that hurt so many and restoring trust in the local government is my goal.
Achieving Realistic Affordable Housing
Education and School Choice
Health and Hospitals
Economic Growth
All of the policies above are the basics for any thriving state, city or town. All must be prioritized and the proper investments must be made in order to curtail the escalating crime, widespread homelessness, an unhealthy workforce, social decay and the economic decline, which is what NYC is experiencing. Smart pragmatic governing will lead to a strong post pandemic recovery. Wasteful spending and the lack of investment in our businesses and essential services, prior to the pandemic has crippled the city and severely diminished the quality of life. People are hurting, and our children's future is uncertain, many are homeless. They deserve better. With my bold leadership, homeless families and elderly residents will no longer be left behind. I will continue to champion on their behalf to deliver the services and housing they need. It's time to g et back to the basics, not bright ideas and bad policies. My mission is to make sure that NYC schools are fully funded, be adequately staffed and have a well rounded curriculum that includes financial literacy and coding to promote success. I'm also committed to reducing crime, investing in public safety, small businesses and public hospitals.
New York City is the centerpiece of the state. The council plays a significant role in the state and often times has influence on how the state legislators shape their policy.
My love for NYC and my commitment to my community will make me a successful leader. I could have gave up but my determination wouldn't allow it. I, like many others in my district felt the brunt of the destabilization of our district and quite frankly the city as whole. I decided to run for office to change the dynamic, restore balance and to give the residents back their voice again.
The core responsibility is working on behalf the people that one represents. Elected officials owe a duty of care to their constituents, they are the core and it's best to remember that when acting in a political capacity. Keeping the constituents in mind when allocating the budget, making land use decisions and creating policy that's beneficial to the residents and the city as a whole, promotes public trust, builds community partnerships and solidifies respect for the office.
Knowing that somewhere child or animal is suffering at the hands of an adult every minute. I struggle with knowing that I can't help them. I don't have any individual struggles.
There are 51 Council Members who represent 51 different Council Districts. Each member has the sole discretion and final say on on land use, development, city owned property and zoning changes.
Previous experience doesn't always equal competence. However, I do believe that holders of this office should at the very least have a sense of community and be engaged civically. Too often individuals leap into political positions without ever having grassroots experience with the community and lack the civic duties needed to build community partnerships.
Common sense, sound judgement, fiscal responsibility and the ability to reason. The combination of the aforementioned use to be the norm and a significant gauge for good governance.
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