MEET JASON MURILLO

Jason Murillo, a lifelong resident of Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village, is running for New York City Council in District 2 to stay deeply connected to his community and give back to the neighborhood he loves. As a product of NYCHA public housing, he is driven by a personal understanding of local challenges and a commitment to ensuring every resident—especially minorities, families, small business owners, veterans, public housing residents, youth, and seniors—has a voice and equal representation.

Positioning himself as a Conservative Republican, Murillo advocates for:

• Fiscal Responsibility: Promoting common-sense conservative policies to curb wasteful spending, particularly on issues like the migrant crisis, and ensuring taxpayer money is used effectively.
• Public Safety: Pushing for law and order reforms, including re-funding the NYPD to increase police presence, ending cashless bail, and supporting measures like Priscilla’s Law to regulate dangerous e-bikes.
• Community Empowerment: Protecting NYCHA housing, supporting small businesses, addressing homelessness with housing solutions, and advocating for low-income families to foster a stronger, more inclusive District 2.

His campaign reflects a blend of grassroots activism and conservative values, rooted in his extensive community involvement with organizations like Devil Dog USA Inc., Vero G. Productions, and efforts to keep Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital open.

Jason Murillo, running for New York City Council in District 2, emphasizes a people-first campaign, calling for community support to achieve his vision for the East Village and Lower East Side. He underscores that his campaign relies on grassroots efforts—flyering, spreading the word, volunteering, or donating—to succeed. As a Conservative Republican and lifelong resident of NYCHA public housing, Murillo positions himself as a candidate who will serve the community, not special interests, million-dollar developers, or lobbyists.His pledges include:

• Fighting for Residents: Advocating for minorities, families, small business owners, veterans, public housing residents, youth, and seniors, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Economic and Housing Solutions: Bringing back jobs for the unemployed, securing housing for homeless families, and safeguarding NYCHA public housing to prevent displacement.
• Addressing the Migrant Crisis: Ending the chaos and reckless spending of taxpayer dollars on the migrant crisis, prioritizing fiscal responsibility.
• Community Reinvestment: Reallocating resources to strengthen local communities and support their needs.

Murillo’s message of unity and strong leadership highlights his commitment to serving District 2’s residents above all.