Julie Won was sworn in as council member for District 26 Monday, Jan. 3, becoming one of the first Korean-Americans elected to the City Council.
Won now represents Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside and Woodside. She ran her campaign, prioritizing affordable housing, economic recovery and transportation access, among other issues. Won took over for her predecessor Council member Jimmy Van Bramer, who served in the City Council since 2010.
