As dozens of candidates line up to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio, we’re breaking down key information about some of the contenders before you cast your vote this year.
Name: Dianne Morales
Age: 53
Party: Democratic Party
Race: New York City Mayor
Background: Former executive of non-profit organizations, including Phipps Neighborhoods and The Door
Key positions:
- Supports cutting at least $3 billion from the NYPD’s next budget, reinvesting funds into services for New Yorkers in need
- Calls for a citywide school integration plan, zoning reform, and open enrollment
- Says her basic income plan would not only be measured in cash support but also on how it provides more resources for New Yorkers in need
Dianne Morales on "You Decide with Errol Louis"
In a May 2021 appearance on the "You Decide with Errol Louis" podcast, Dianne Morales discussed the role that nonprofit organizations would play in a Morales administration, what needs to be done to fix the city’s schools and more.
More information about this candidate:
Mayoral candidate Dianne Morales wants to defund the police, pledges housing for all
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