Althea Stevens
Althea Stevens | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vanessa Gibson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1983 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Long Island University (BA) Hunter College (MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Althea V. Stevens (January 2, 1983) is an American politician who has represented the 16th district on the New York City Council since 2022. Her district encompasses the South Bronx communities of Morrisania, Concourse, Highbridge, and Morris Heights.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]A native of New York City, Stevens graduated from Hunter College.[2][3] Before her election to the City Council, Stevens was a member of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Tenants Association.[4]
Career
[edit]Before her election to the City Council, Stevens was a member of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Tenants Association.[4]
New York City Council
[edit]Stevens was a successful candidate for the New York City Council in the 2021 election. During her candidacy for office, Stevens endorsed reducing the New York City Police Department's (NYPD) budget by a minimum of $1 million.[5] Stevens' campaign was endorsed by the Working Families Party (WFP).[6]
On the council, she chairs the Committee on Youth Services, which has jurisdiction over the Department of Youth and Community Development.[7]
On December 5, 2024, Stevens was one of the 30 council members voted for The City of Yes legislation. The legislation allows the conversion and construction of 80,000 legal and new housing units across the 5 boroughs of New York. It awaits Mayor Adam's signature.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Stevens owns two turtles, named Purple and Squirt.[9]
Electoral history
[edit]2025
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Althea Stevens (incumbent) | 7,243 | 70.9 | |
| Democratic | Shakur T. Joseph | 2,867 | 28.1 | |
| Write-in | 105 | 1.0 | ||
| Total votes | 10,215 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Althea Stevens | 16,562 | 80.0 | |
| Working Families | Althea Stevens | 1,740 | 8.4 | |
| Total | Althea Stevens (incumbent) | 18,302 | 88.4 | |
| Republican | Emmanuel Findlay | 1,947 | 9.4 | |
| Conservative | Emmanuel Findlay | 410 | 2.0 | |
| Total | Emmanuel Findlay | 2,357 | 11.4 | |
| Write-in | 38 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 20,697 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2023
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Althea Stevens (incumbent) | 4,384 | 85.4 | |
| Republican | Tanya Carmichael | 702 | 13.7 | |
| Write-in | 50 | 1.0 | ||
| Total votes | 5,136 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2021
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Althea Stevens | 5,125 | 50.7 | |
| Democratic | Ahmadou T. Diallo | 2,075 | 20.5 | |
| Democratic | Abdourahamane Diallo | 2,046 | 20.2 | |
| Democratic | Yves T. Filius | 795 | 7.9 | |
| Write-in | 71 | 0.7 | ||
| Total votes | 10,112 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Althea Stevens | 10,002 | 90.7 | |
| Republican | Kajara R. Boyd | 1,011 | 9.2 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 11,030 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Ostreicher, Skye (2021-05-20). "Watch Althea Stevens: Candidate for NYC Council District 16 (Bronx)". politicsny.com. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "District 16". Althea Stevens. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Elected Leaders". The City University of New York. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ a b Rebert, Jonah (2021-07-12). "How 16th Council District Candidate Althea Stevens Plans To Revitalize The Bronx | The Bronx Daily | Bronx.com". Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Althea Stevens for City Council District 16". Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ Moloney, Síle (2020-12-11). "NY Working Families Party Endorses Four Bronx City Council Candidates, including Lora & Abreu". Norwood News. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ Khurshid, Samar (2022-01-20). "Speaker Adams Names City Council Leadership, New Committee Chairs and Members". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Althea V. Stevens explains her vote on City of Yes zoning plan | Stated Meeting | New York City Council | December 05, 2024 | citymeetings.nyc". citymeetings.nyc. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ Aponte, Claudia Irizarry (2022-01-02). "Meet Your City Council: Learn More About NYC's New Lawmakers". THE CITY. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "DEM Council Member 16th Council District". Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. July 22, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ^ "00201100016Bronx Member of the City Council 16th Council District Recap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. December 2, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ^ "00201600016Bronx Member of the City Council 16th Council District Recap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. December 5, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ^ "DEM Council Member 16th Council District". Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. July 20, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ^ "00200700016Bronx Member of the City Council 16th Council District Recap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 30, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
