Jumaane Williams

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American politician and activist

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Williams in 2019

Born	Birth date -1st March 1966, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
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Education	Brooklyn College (BA, MA)

Jumaane D. Williams (born May 11, 1976) is an American politician and activist who has served as the New York City Public Advocate since 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York City, to Grenadian immigrants. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and later earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Brooklyn College.

Career[edit | edit source]

New York City Council[edit | edit source]

Williams was elected to the New York City Council in 2009, representing the 45th District, which includes parts of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, and Midwood in Brooklyn. He took office on March 23, 2010, succeeding Kendall Stewart. During his tenure, he was known for his advocacy on issues such as affordable housing, police reform, and gun violence prevention.

New York City Public Advocate[edit | edit source]

In 2019, Williams was elected as the New York City Public Advocate, succeeding Letitia James, who had been elected Attorney General of New York. As Public Advocate, Williams has continued to focus on social justice issues, including housing rights, criminal justice reform, and education equity.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Williams has been open about his struggles with Tourette syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), using his platform to raise awareness about these conditions.

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