Accessible Healthcare
“In 2020, 53 million Americans — more than 20 percent of the population — acted as caregivers to an adult or child with disabilities. More than 60 percent of these were women.”
Edafe Okporo’s platform centers on expanding access to health services, protecting retirees' healthcare, and ensuring New Yorkers receive equitable care, especially in light of climate risks and public health challenges. He recognizes the importance of addressing the city’s growing mental health crisis and advocates for comprehensive mental health services as part of his vision for a healthier and more supportive New York City.
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Edafe Okporo's platform emphasizes the preservation of HIV health care funding and the need to support LGBTQ community members, women's reproductive rights, and other marginalized groups. He believes that healthcare is a fundamental human right, and access should never be compromised or restricted. His advocacy extends to ensuring funding is in place to prevent any crisis that could undermine empathy and support for these communities.
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Edafe believes in protecting and improving health care coverage for retirees, ensuring they maintain access to high-quality, affordable health care. As retirees often rely on fixed incomes, he will fight against any efforts to reduce or privatize their benefits, which could result in higher out-of-pocket costs.
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With the looming threat of rising sea levels, Edafe’s platform prioritizes making New York City more climate-resilient. This includes pushing for aggressive policies to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
New Yorkers deserve timely, equitable, and accessible vital health services and support in the face of increasing climate risks and public health crises such as extreme heat, heavy storms, and infectious diseases outbreaks.
Edafe Okporo versus The Incumbent
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Edafe believes in ensuring our seniors receive the best healthcare possible. He would have proudly supported Intro 1099-2023, a critical bill aimed at safeguarding healthcare for retired city employees and their families. This bill represented a lifeline for seniors who depend on quality healthcare, and Edafe recognizes the importance of protecting them.
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Shaun failed to support Intro 1099-2023. Despite the community's pleas, he turned his back on seniors, leaving them vulnerable and ignored. Our representative should be fighting for us, not turning a blind eye to the needs of our elders.