Diana Reyna

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Diana Reyna (1974- ) is currently the New York City Council Member who represents the 34th Council District, which includes Williamsburg and Bushwick as well as Ridgewood in Queens, USA. Council Member Reyna was born and raised in New York City. She attended the Transfiguration School in Williamsburg and Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. She has been a member of the New York City Council since her election in 2001. Reyna was the first woman of Dominican-American descent to be elected to a New York City public office. Council Member Reyna was honored by the Community Works organization during their Latin Roots: Williamsburg exhibition in New York City on September 25, 2007.

Contents 1 Legislative and councilmanic efforts 2 Congestion Pricing 3 See also 4 External links 5 References

[edit] Legislative and councilmanic efforts

Reyna has concentrated her efforts in youth programs, family literacy, and affordable housing.

She has also worked to fight crime and reduce the gang presence.^[1]

City Council is considering a bill Reyna has proposed, which, in the opinion of some, will uproot the artistic communities that have rejuvinated formerly desolate neighborhoods such as Williamsburg. The bill proposes to fine and potentially jail anyone involved in an illegally converted industrial building.

[edit] Congestion Pricing

Councilwoman Reyna voted against congestion pricing for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th street. [1]

[edit] See also

• New York City Council

[edit] External links

• Official NYC Council Website about Diana Reyna
• The Brooklyn Rail article: "Introducing Councilwoman Diana Reyna"

[edit] References

1. ^ Adam Brodsky, " BLIND-SIDED: OUTSIDERS MESSING UP BUSHWICK'S FIGHT V. CRIME," "New York Post," June 15, 2007 http://www.nypost.com/seven/06152007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/blind_sided_opedcolumnists_adam_brodsky.htm

Preceded by Victor Robles

New York City Council, 34th District 2002 – present

Incumbent