FIGHTING FOR
TOMORROW
I’m Shakur Joseph, and I’m running for City Council to amplify the voices of our community in District 16. My campaign is grounded in the belief that every resident in the Bronx deserves access to resources and opportunities that allow them to thrive.
I am running for City Council to bring the strength, resilience, and voices of our Bronx community in District 16 to the forefront.
Born and raised in the South Bronx, I know what it means to navigate hardship and find opportunity in unlikely places. Growing up as one of eight boys, I experienced firsthand the weight of responsibility early on. After losing my father, I watched my mother work tirelessly as our family’s sole provider, a dedication that shaped my understanding of sacrifice and resilience.
A SHARED VISION
Our vision for District 16 is rooted in a shared commitment to building a community where every resident has the access, support, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Imagine a
District Where
Families are not constantly moving due to rising rents but are building long-term lives in neighborhoods that feel like home.
Residents can easily find and use the support and services they need—whether it’s housing assistance, affordable food, reentry programs, or educational resources—without jumping through hoops.
Food programs, housing initiatives, and youth services are managed with the community’s voice at the center, creating solutions that are sustainable because they’re built from within.
Youth have opportunities to build careers, create businesses, and engage in their community, knowing they have a strong support network behind them.
Neighbors regularly come together in shared spaces to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the strengths that make our district unique.
THIS IS THE VISION FOR DISTRICT 16
A place built not through top-down policies but through collaboration, shared purpose, and community investment. Efficiency meets compassion here, services are accessible and responsive, and every resident’s voice is heard, valued, and amplified.
Together, District 16 can be a community where shared purpose guides every decision, and every resident plays an essential role in building a stronger, more vibrant Bronx.