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Kristin Richardson Jordan
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district |
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| In office January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Perkins |
| Succeeded by | Yusef Salaam |
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| Born | January 3, 1987 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Democratic Socialists of America Party for Socialism and Liberation (former) |
| Relatives | Lynne D. Richardson (mother) |
| Education | Brown University (BA) |
Kristin Richardson Jordan (born January 3, 1987) is an American politician who was the Council member for New York City's 9th City Council district from 2022 to 2024. Jordan identifies as a democratic socialist and police abolitionist. In her 2021 race for the New York City Council, she campaigned on a platform of "radical love."
During her tenure on the New York City Council, she blocked a 1000 unit housing development (half of which were affordable housing) in her Harlem district, arguing it would cause gentrification. Instead, a large truck depot opened on the lot.
Early life and education
Jordan was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1987 to physicians Lynne D. Richardson and Desmond Jordan. Her parents were both raised in Harlem, and the family returned after her father's internship at Johns Hopkins University, where she grew up. She graduated from the Calhoun School and then from Brown University in 2009, double-majoring in Africana studies and literary arts.
Jordan is a published poet, a reform activist, and a lesbian.
Career
Jordan ran for New York City Council in 2021 against incumbent Council member Bill Perkins, narrowly defeating him in the Democratic primary, virtually assuring her election in the overwhelmingly Democratic district.
Jordan was a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), but was not endorsed by that organization, as it wanted to focus support on other candidates in that year's elections. Jordan had previously been a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation prior to joining DSA.
Jordan served one term as a New York City Councillor and her term was marked by intense controversy over many of her comments. On May 16, 2023, Jordan announced that she will not run for reelection to the New York City Council.
See also
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
- NYC Pride March
