Shimamura campaign unveils housing commitments in race for Upper East Siding council district

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Tricia Shimamura is building a plan to expand housing stabilization programs and increase the affordable housing stock if voters come through for her in the June 22 Democratic primary to succeed Councilman Ben Kallos who is term limited.

Shimamura, a former staffer for Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, said she will support the Section 8 and CityFHEPS voucher programs as well the creation of new subsidies, making public hearing on land use more accessible and providing funding for NYCHA improvements.