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Candidate: Borough President / Bronx Borough President

Rafael Salamanca Jr. (D)

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Born and raised in the Bronx, Rafael Salamanca Jr. has spent his career improving his community. From health care to Bronx Community Board 2 and the City Council, he’s worked to build affordable housing, create jobs, and enhance public safety. As chair of the Land Use Committee, he led efforts to secure over $400 million for schools, infrastructure, and economic growth. Now running for Borough President, Rafael is committed to ensuring every family has access to safe housing, quality education, and better opportunities, continuing his lifelong mission to uplift the Bronx.

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Week in Rewind: Borough’s first mobile drug treatment unit opens, finance records open door for potential Salamanca BP bid, lawsuit follows December building collapse and more

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Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. attends a Tenant Resource Fair in his district in 2023.
The Bronx

Campaign finance records open the door for Salamanca’s potential 2025 Bronx BP bid

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Bronx City Council members take the lead as committee chairs, inaugural deputy speaker

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