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Althea Stevens
Coverage of Althea Stevens in the Nexus archive.
- Lone NYC Council Dem to vote against Mamdani’s $126B budget rips mayor for lack of ‘equity’
Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens opposed the $126 billion budget, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of underfunding her district while wealthier areas received more funding. She criticized the budget for lacking equity.
- Bronx elected officials celebrate big city budget wins — but Council Member Althea Stevens says it’s not enough
The City Council approved a $126 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after negotiations to address a $12 billion deficit. Bronx representatives highlighted wins like expanded Fair Fares and housing investments, but Council Member Althea Stevens opposed the budget, arguing District 16’s needs were inadequately addressed due to high poverty and low income levels.