The Bronx is a place of power, purpose, and possibility. In New York’s 15th District—home to roughly 752,000 people and one of the youngest median ages in the nation at 34.9 years old—families wake up every day ready to build, serve and carry on a legacy of hard work and fresh dreams. Over half of our households speak a language other than English at home, nearly one in three residents are foreign-born, and more than half our community identifies as Hispanic. These statistics aren’t just numbers—they reflect a radiant tapestry of cultures, languages and faiths that defines what the Bronx is: bold, connected, and deeply rooted in everyday courage. 

Yet the district also bears heavy burdens. With a poverty rate hovering around 30% and a median household income of just $45,635 compared with much higher national averages, families are squeezed hard by rising costs and economic neglect. Homeownership sits at only 16.2%, leaving generations without access to wealth-building through property. Commutes stretch beyond 43 minutes for the average worker and car ownership remains remarkably low, underscoring the urgent need for investment in transportation, housing and local jobs. 

But this is not a story of defeat. It’s a call to action. The Bronx has never been built by waiting; it’s been built by organizing, creativity, resilience and community. Our diversity is our strength. Our under-resourced system is our motivation. Now we are demanding what’s ours: a future where the Bronx belongs to the people—and leadership that follows, not flies away.