Vote
June 24th
Re-elect Giselle so she can continue helping the working families of Newburgh
Voting Information¡Juntos podemos!
Together we can!
Building A Stronger &
Brighter Newburgh For All
Local Parks
Delivered $175,000 for the Tyrone Crabb Park Splash Pad
Repaved Roads
Secured nearly $5million for paving roads with majority funding going to Ward 1
Infrastructure
Secured 2.2million for lead services line replacements to improve drinking water safety
Public Safety
39% decrease in shooting incidents & 23% decrease in property crime over a 3 year average
Housing
Championed housing justice legislation such as Good Cause Eviction
What Giselle Stands For
Affordable Housing
The average median household income in Newburgh is approximately $33,000, where the average tenant pays $18,000 a year for rent. That is more than half their yearly income. Giselle believes in advocating and ensuring that everyone has access to affordable housing. Through local law, we can assure that developers building or renovating apartments set aside a percentage for affordable housing.
Home Ownership
Newburgh has a renter percent of 68.3% which is the highest percent in our area. Giselle has seen the positive effects of the housing programs in Newburgh that provide a pathway for homeownership to residents. Promoting homeownership to longtime residents will help combat gentrification.
From Newburgh,
For Newburgh
Giselle Martinez is a lifelong City of Newburgh resident, first-generation American, and proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents. Her early experiences of economic and racial disparities inspired her to get involved with her community and become a fierce advocate for housing and environmental justice, infrastructure restoration, and public safety.
In 2021, Martinez made history as the youngest member elected to the Newburgh City Council. For over a decade, she has been a dedicated community leader, actively volunteering with several local non-profits and serving her community. Her extensive experience spans working in federal, state, and local government, along with serving in various capacities for political committees. Currently, she is a housing paralegal at the Hudson Valley Justice Center, a nonprofit law firm. Martinez holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Mount Saint Mary College and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Marist College.
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