Jumaane Williams
NYC Public Advocate
About
Jumaane Williams has served as New York City Public Advocate since 2019. A Brooklyn native and former City Council member, he has been a vocal progressive on police accountability, housing, and tenant rights. He ran for Governor in 2022 on the Working Families Party line.
Policy Positions
Public Safety & Crime
Williams has been one of the most vocal critics of NYPD misconduct and has championed police accountability legislation. He has called for reforms to discipline procedures and greater civilian oversight.
Housing & Rent
Williams has been a strong advocate for tenant rights and affordable housing. He has used the Public Advocate's bully pulpit to highlight landlord harassment and housing court issues.
Healthcare
Williams has focused on mental health crisis response and has advocated for expanding CAHOOTS-style mental health emergency teams as alternatives to armed police response.
Campaign Funding
$720K
raised · 2025-2026
Primarily funded by small individual donors and labor unions, consistent with his progressive policy positions. Detailed industry breakdown not yet available. View filings directly at https://www.elections.ny.gov/CampaignFinance.html.