Maya Wiley

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April 20, 2021 11:41AM EDT

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Maya Wiley: The Future Of New York City

Maya Wiley: The Future Of New York City — Meet Maya Wiley: lawyer, wife, mother of 2 and one of the candidates in New York City’s mayoral race of 2021. Born in Washington D.C, Wiley had an upbringing that involved political activism since she was very young. Her father and mother both encouraged her to pursue progressive politics, and in turn, Wiley went on to finish her education at Dartmouth College and Columbia University, where she earned her law degree. From that moment onward, it was her destiny to reach for something bigger in the political spectrum.

Wiley served for the U.S Attorney Office for the Southern District of New York, and later was appointed counsel to Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2014. Later, in October 2020, she announced that she’d be running for Mayor of New York City in the 2021 election. Enter an exclusive interview Wiley did with us at HollywoodLife, and you’ll learn all you need to know about this promising, powerhouse candidate.

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Maya Wiley Smiles At The Launch Of Her 2021 Mayoral Campaign

Maya Wiley Smiles At The Launch Of Her 2021 Mayoral Campaign — On October 7, 2020, Wiley announced to the public that she’d be running in the 2021 mayoral race of New York City. Her campaign “Maya for Mayor”, highlights some of the promises Wiley has for the future of NYC, such as improving the city’s affordability for residents.

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Maya Pictured In Brooklyn, New York

Maya Pictured In Brooklyn, New York — A photo was taken of Maya in Brooklyn, NY in September 2020. Brooklyn is one of New York’s most beloved boroughs, which Wiley vows to bring back from the harsh affects of the coronavirus pandemic. Wiley plans on implementing housing to the homeless throughout the city, where they can receive on-site care. This solution not only shelters the needy, but also creates many more jobs to those who have been unemployed.

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Maya Captivates The Crowd With Her Promises If Elected Mayor

Maya Captivates The Crowd With Her Promises If Elected Mayor — Maya leads a powerful, captivating speech to citizens listening at her campaign launch event in 2020. Some of her promises for New York if she becomes mayor are to invest in ending systemic racism, rising from joblessness after the coronavirus pandemic and lowering the crime rate across the city.

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“Maya For Mayor” Proudly Flies Behind Maya During Speech

“Maya For Mayor” Proudly Flies Behind Maya During Speech — Wiley’s slogan, “Maya For Mayor”, proudly flies on a purple banner behind her during her campaign launch in October, 2020. Maya told HollywoodLife in an exclusive interview that one of her biggest motivations to run for mayor is the future of her two daughters, Naja and Kai.

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