Get To Know William
BIO IN ENGLISH
Bio en Español
BIO IN ENGLISH
William Rivera, a native Bronxite of Puerto Rican descent, was born and raised in the 18th Councilman district that he is now running to represent. He lives in his childhood home with his elderly grandparents, which is located firmly within the neighborhoods that he has cultivated an intimate familiarity with over his lifetime.
William’s passion to help others was instilled in him as a young child. He recalls his grandmother often taking him to her church in the South Bronx to help feed the homeless. Those acts helped nourish his sense of community and altruism that anchored his decision to dedicate himself to a life of public service. William witnessing his grandmother’s commitment to others continues to inspire him to this day.
Bio en Español
William Rivera, un nativo del Bronx, de ascendencia puertorriqueña, nació y se crió en el distrito. Vive en la casa de su infancia con sus abuelos ancianos, que se encuentra firmemente dentro de los vecindarios con los que ha cultivado una familiaridad íntima a lo largo de su vida.
La pasión de William por ayudar a los demás se lo inculcó cuando era niño. Recuerda que su abuela lo llevaba a menudo a su iglesia en el sur del Bronx para ayudar a alimentar a las personas sin hogar. Esos actos ayudaron a nutrir su sentido de comunidad y altruismo que anclan su decisión de dedicarse a una vida de servicio público. William al presenciar el compromiso de su abuela con los demás continúa inspirándose hasta el día de hoy.
William's Accomplishments
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Instrumental in securing over 20 million dollars in funding for community projects.
Fundamental en asegurar más de 20 millones de dólares en financiación para proyectos comunitarios. -
Founded the Cross Bronx Initiative to combat environmental racism and high asthma rates caused by the expressway.
Fundó la iniciativa de Cross Bronx para combatir el racismo ambiental y las altas tasas de asma causadas por la autopista. -
Co-founded a food & Covid-19 relief program, resulting in over one million meals distributed within The Bronx.
Co-fundó el program de alimentos y ayuda para el covid que resultó en más de 1 millón de comidas distribuidas en el Bronx. -
Helped increase access to Covid-19 testing and vaccinations in our community.
Ayudó a aumentar el acceso a las pruebas de Covid-19 y las vacunas en nuestra comunidad. -
Conducted an in-depth needs assessment for our schools and NYCHA developments.
Llevó a cabo una evaluación en profundidad de las necesidades de nuestras escuelas y las urbanizaciones de la Autoridad de Viviendas de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYCHA). -
Tireless advocate for public safety, quality of life, small business & economic development in our communities.
Defensor incansable de la seguridad pública, la calidad de vida, las pequeñas empresas y el desarrollo económico en nuestras comunidades.
Endorsements

"William’s praiseworthy record demonstrates his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people in his community. Whether it be a resident looking for a stop sign to be placed at the intersection of their street or a business owner seeking help in cleaning the area around their store front, William is there. I am proud to endorse William Rivera for District Leader."
Ritchie Torres, New York City Council Member, District 15
"William Rivera’s relentless commitment to community and public service is recognized through his commendable direct impact in his district. He is seen as a rising leader who demonstrates understanding of the people’s needs and creates pathways to solutions on community issues. When prompted with making decisions, there is no doubt that William will always think of the effects it would have for not just his locality, but for everyone. William’s grit, ethic, and compassion is evident through his familiarity of the people and the support William continuously receives from his constituents. They believe in his work and so do I, which is why I am endorsing William Rivera for District Leader.”
Rafael Salamanca, New York City Council Member, District 17

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