MEET JASON MURILLO

Jason Murillo, also known as "DJ Loudmouth," is a native of Manhattan's Lower East Side (L.E.S.) and has been a resident of the East Village for over 30 years. Growing up and living in NYCHA public housing, he is intimately familiar with the challenges faced by his community. This personal experience has driven him to run for the New York City Council in District 2, aiming to prioritize the needs of families and the community.

Professionally, Murillo has established himself as a successful small business owner, entrepreneur, community organizer, advocate, and activist. He is also an award-winning television and radio producer, music producer, and filmmaker. His work has consistently focused on promoting unity within the community and advocating for those who are often overlooked, including individuals living in public housing, those on public assistance, and the homeless.

Throughout his career, Murillo has collaborated with various organizations such as Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Bric TV, BronxNet, Ryan Nena Community Health Center, Community Access, The Boys Club of NY, Henry Street Settlement, and the Police Athletic League (PAL). He has also been involved with youth sports programs, the Jacob Riis Community Center, NYCHA Tenant Associations, and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Currently, he works with the non-profit organization Devil Dog USA Inc. & Vero G. Productions., which provides services and support for our communities, families, youth, high school students, and veterans returning home.

Murillo's campaign emphasizes bringing a new conservative voice and vision to New York City, focusing on repealing & ending sanctuary city status, law and order reforms, including ending our failed cashless bail system, supporting Priscilla's law bill protecting pedestrians from dangerous e-bikes, repeal congestion pricing, safeguarding affordable housing for struggling hard-working & low-income families, protecting small businesses, and restoring public trust. He is committed to advocating for the residents of District 2, ensuring that all individuals, especially minorities, families, small business owners, veterans, public housing residents, youth, and the elderly, are adequately represented.

Jason Murillo, a candidate for New York City Council District 2, has outlined several key policy priorities aimed at improving the community:

Community Advocacy and Support: Murillo emphasizes his commitment to representing minorities, families, small business owners, veterans, public housing residents, youth, and the elderly. He aims to ensure that all individuals in District 2 are adequately represented and supported. 

Public Safety and Law Enforcement: He advocates for law and order reforms to enhance public safety within the district. 

Support for Low-Income Families: Murillo plans to implement initiatives that assist low-income families, addressing their specific needs and challenges. 

Small Business Protection: Recognizing the vital role of small businesses in the community, he is committed to protecting and supporting these enterprises. 

Restoring Public Trust: Murillo aims to restore public trust in local government through transparency and accountability. 

Additionally, Murillo has been actively involved in community initiatives, such as organizing rallies to keep Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital open, demonstrating his dedication to accessible healthcare services in the district. 

Jason Murillo is a candidate for New York City Council District 2, representing the East Village and Lower East Side. As a lifelong resident of the area and a product of NYCHA public housing, he emphasizes a firsthand understanding of the community's challenges.

Murillo's platform centers on several key policies:

• Public Safety: He advocates for "Re-Funding the NYPD" to increase police presence in streets and subways, aiming to restore law and order and ensure safety for residents at all times.
   
• Housing and Homelessness: Murillo is committed to safeguarding NYCHA public housing, preventing displacement, and addressing homelessness by providing housing solutions for homeless New Yorkers.
   
• Fiscal Responsibility: He emphasizes the need to end wasteful spending of taxpayers' money, particularly concerning the migrant crisis, and supports common-sense conservative fiscal policies.
   
• Community Services: Murillo pledges to secure funding and tax incentives to keep essential services like hospitals, libraries, schools, businesses, and community centers operational year-round.
   
• Bail Reform: He supports bail reform measures aimed at keeping violent offenders incarcerated and targeting career criminals, not Presidents.
   

Murillo positions himself as a Conservative Republican voice, advocating for fiscal responsibility, public safety, and community empowerment within the City Council.