Candidate: Borough President / Brooklyn Borough President

Shanduke McPhatter (I)

Shanduke McPhatter is the founder and CEO of Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes Inc. (G.-M.A.C.C.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing gun violence and empowering communities. His work as an anti-gun violence advocate, community leader, and organizer has gained global recognition, including being acknowledged by People Magazine for his impact on public safety.

Through G.-M.A.C.C., McPhatter has led groundbreaking initiatives that contributed to a 30% reduction in shooting incidents between 2012 and 2017 in targeted New York City precincts, with an even greater 65% decrease from 2017 to 2018.

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