"Hoylman-Sigal, a Democrat who has served in the State Senate since 2013, has represented the west side of Manhattan for over a decade, first in the 27th district and later in the redrawn 47th district. He has helped pass over 350 bills in Albany, according to his campaign website, including the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), the repeal of the ban on Walking While Trans, and the state's ban on conversion therapy practiced on minors."
"Being the first LGBTQ borough president, I think, is important for representation so that young queer kids who are interested in public service know that the sky's the limit, Hoylman-Sigal told Gay City News at a jam-packed watch party in Central Harlem. By midnight, Hoylman-Sigal had received 80% of the 478,368 votes counted across Manhattan, according to unofficial election results. Standing next to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, he addressed his supporters."
Brad Hoylman-Sigal won the Manhattan borough president race and will become New York City's first out borough president. Victory was declared at a packed watch party at the Harlem Tavern in Central Harlem. He has served in the State Senate since 2013, representing Manhattan's west side in the 27th and later in the 47th district. He helped pass over 350 bills in Albany, including GENDA, repeal of the ban on Walking While Trans, and the state's ban on conversion therapy for minors, and he advocates for youth access to gender-affirming care. Unofficial results showed him with 80% of 478,368 votes counted. He will take office in January and prioritizes protecting vulnerable residents, with queer homeless youth at the top of his list.
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