New York City Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams is the representative for Council District 27 in Southeast Queens, NY and its communities of Cambria Heights, Hollis, Jamaica, St. Albans, Queens Village, Addisleigh Park, and Springfield Gardens.
Dr. Williams is a community leader and social justice advocate committed to affecting real change in her community. Creating new economic opportunities, youth development, housing, and protecting our seniors are her top priorities. It is her mission to serve the residents of her hometown, Southeast Queens, New York and continue its rich legacy into the future.
Raised by a single mother who worked as a social worker for the city, Dr. Williams learned at an early age the importance of hard work and the demands and rewards of fighting for our most vulnerable community members. Nationally recognized as a political strategist, she dedicates her life in service to marginalized communities throughout the country. Before her election, Dr. Williams was an activist, particularly focused on issues affecting women and girls, a cause close to her heart. To further engage women in politics, Dr. Williams founded the New York City Black Women’s Political Club, an avenue to build political power for Black women across New York City in 2019.
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