Brandon P. Castro

Supports merit-based education policies, vocational training, trade schools, access to private schools and keeping the Specialized High School Admissions Test. Would direct more support to schools and programs that show measurable success while accounting for local challenges, and expand vocational education, career programs, mentorship and partnerships with local businesses.

Supports law enforcement, neighborhood safety initiatives, cleaner streets and stronger enforcement against illegal dumping, arguing that sanitation, public disorder and neighborhood upkeep directly affect residents and small businesses.

Wants to upgrade sewer and stormwater systems and invest in safer streets and resilient infrastructure that keeps up with growth.

Wants to improve public transit reliability and accessibility and invest in safer streets.