It is my top priority is to fight for the minimum wage to be raised to 30 dollars an hour, to expand affordable housing, and to investigate corruption that is strangling the progress of our city.

The cost of living and rent is extremely high in New York and wages are historically low. I truly believe we need to raise wages for all New Yorkers in order to survive in this city. Raising the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour is a great start, but it is not enough for a family to survive in an apartment anywhere, and sure as heck not in New York City. If the minimum wage was adjusted for the effects of inflation, it would be well over 30 dollars by now. We need to Pay Folks More.

The culture and diversity is unparalleled. I love the food! The worst day in New York is the best day anywhere else on the planet. That's why we need to preserve our city, protecting the best of it while improving all of it.

The rent is too damn high.

I was unruly. I was organizing protests. Following the rules was my biggest challenge.

Tax the rich and fund the subways. Stop the political games and municipalize the MTA.

I would have dinner with Shirley Chisholm. She was a force of nature, afraid of nobody, and an undeniable progressive that challenged not only the status quo, but capitalism as well. She surprised the world with her tenacity and paved the way for so many others to do the same.

With one out of eight New Yorkers living in NYCHA, we need an independent investigation and oversight. Furthermore, we should set mandatory attendance for all Housing committee chairs - with one allowed emergency exception - or otherwise face a fine or losing their chair's seat. Our next public advocate must be on the front lines as a watchdog, leading investigations into NYCHA, and pushing for increased funding.

Yes, I can cook. I am famous for my eggs. I marinate tomatoes and garlic, and then roast them. I fry eggs--they're kind of scrambled, but a little runny. Then I put the tomatoes and garlic in, and add feta cheese.

When I was 6 years old I started collecting recycling in my neighborhood because I wanted to stop global warming. This was my political start. Soon after, I made the front page of the newspaper for protesting climate change while wearing a turtle costume.

My favorite app is Twitter. My favorite movie is Gandhi. Broad City is my favorite TV show.

I've been a yogi for 13 years. I'm also good at skipping stones.