ISSUES
BRONX.
Our
OUR FUTURE.
What matters to Bronx families matters to Vanessa Gibson. The priorities below represent her ongoing commitment to addressing our community's most pressing needs with practical, effective solutions.
HOUSING
The Bronx faces a critical housing crisis with rising rents pushing out longtime residents, insufficient affordable units for working families, and housing quality issues that impact health and safety.
SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR EVERY BRONX FAMILY
Vanessa will continue advocating for quality union jobs, expanding workforce development programs, supporting small business growth, and attracting sustainable development that benefits Bronx residents.
JOBS & ECONOMY
The Bronx continues to face higher unemployment rates than other boroughs, with many residents lacking access to good-paying jobs and career advancement opportunities.
CREATING GOOD-PAYING JOBS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Vanessa will continue advocating for quality union jobs, expanding workforce development programs, supporting small business growth, and attracting sustainable development that benefits Bronx residents.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Bronx's rich cultural heritage deserves recognition, investment, and opportunities for growth that benefit local artists and communities.
SUPPORTING THE ARTS THAT DEFINE THE BRONX EXPERIENCE
Vanessa will continue championing cultural initiatives that celebrate Bronx heritage, support arts education in schools, expand public art programs, and create economic opportunities for local artists and cultural institutions.
EDUCATION
Bronx students deserve equitable educational opportunities, well-resourced schools, and pathways to success in a changing economy.
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EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR SUCCESS
Vanessa will continue working to expand healthcare access, address health disparities, support community health centers, improve mental health services, and advance public health initiatives.
HEALTHCARE
​Despite progress, the Bronx still faces significant health disparities, with residents experiencing higher rates of chronic diseases and limited access to quality care.
BUILDING A HEALTHIER BRONX FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
Vanessa will continue working to expand healthcare access, address health disparities, support community health centers, improve mental health services, and advance public health initiatives.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Building safer communities requires balanced approaches that reduce crime while strengthening police-community relations and addressing root causes of violence.
BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE EVERYONE FEELS SECURE
Vanessa will continue fighting for improved public transportation options, expanded bike infrastructure, more resilient green spaces, and environmental justice initiatives that address the disproportionate impact of climate change on Bronx communities.
TRANSPORTATION
Bronx residents face some of the longest commute times in the city, while also dealing with environmental injustices including poor air quality and limited green space.
​BUILDING A BRONX WHERE EVERYONE CAN GET WHERE THEY NEED TO GO
Vanessa will continue fighting for improved public transportation options, expanded bike infrastructure, more resilient green spaces, and environmental justice initiatives that address the disproportionate impact of climate change on Bronx communities.