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Democrat
Jennifer Gutiérrez

Overview

Current roleCouncil Member

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age39 years old (Sep 14, 1986)

GenderFemale

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LocationNew York

BackgroundPolitician

EducationState University of New York at Albany — B.A., Political Science

Notable personal detailsJennifer Gutiérrez is a Democratic politician and community organizer serving as a member of the New York City Council representing District 34 (parts of Bushwick and Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Ridgewood in Queens). Born and raised in Queens to Colombian immigrant parents, she attended New York City public schools and earned a B.A. in political science from SUNY Albany. Before being elected to the City Council in 2021 (taking office in 2022), she served as chief of staff to Council Member Antonio Reynoso and worked in community organizing focused on tenants and displacement.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports targeted tax incentives for economic development (e.g., reinstating a biotechnology tax credit) while backing municipal budgets that preserve or expand public services and social programs. Advocates progressive budget priorities as a member and leader of the City Council Progressive Caucus.

Healthcare

Supports expanding public-health programs and maternal health services, including city-funded doula care, a Doula Bill of Rights, and education campaigns for safe use of opioid-use-disorder treatments in pregnancy. Prioritizes equitable access to reproductive and perinatal care and public interventions to improve maternal outcomes. Emphasis is on city-level program expansion and regulatory measures to increase access and oversight.

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Immigration & Border

Supports protecting and assisting immigrants and asylum seekers, expanding access to services and work authorization for new arrivals, and advancing pro-immigrant city budget priorities. Focuses on connecting asylum seekers to healthcare, benefits, housing, and legal/employment resources and advocating for expedited federal work authorization for asylum seekers.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, describes New York City as a safe haven for people seeking abortion care, and advocates municipal funding and legal protections for reproductive rights.

Climate & Energy

Supports renewable energy development and stronger local climate resilience and environmental justice measures, has opposed expansion of certain natural gas infrastructure in heavily impacted neighborhoods, and backed Council resolutions encouraging public renewable buildout and adoption of state climate pledges.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports city-level gun-violence prevention initiatives including outreach for gun buy-back programs and creation of a three‑digit gun‑violence intervention hotline; sponsors legislation focused on community-based crisis intervention and prevention. Serves on the City Council Committee on Public Safety and has backed non‑criminal interventions and service‑oriented responses to reduce gun violence.

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