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Candidate: Borough President / Brooklyn Borough President

Khari Edwards (D)

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Khari Edwards is dedicated to proactive leadership and fostering unity across Brooklyn’s diverse communities. Born to immigrant parents and a lifelong Brooklyn resident, currently residing in Crown Heights, Khari is deeply rooted in the borough’s cultures, values, and aspirations. His 25-year career in public service has been marked by his roles at Ayr Wellness and Brookdale Hospital, where he led initiatives to promote inclusivity and address health disparities affecting over 1.3 million Brooklynites. Khari also founded the It Starts Here program, which forges meaningful connections between students and gun violence survivors, mobilizing community action to combat disparities.

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