Sarah Blas for New York City Council - District 49
Two Decades of Doing the Job
Meet Sarah Blas: a small-business owner, a public health champion, and a successful proponent for working families who has proudly called Staten Island her home for over 20 years. As a mother of six children and a community organizer, Sarah Blas understands, and lives, the challenges everyday people face.
Sarah has a long-standing history of coordination with city, state, and federal agencies, and her work has been recognized by prominent NY leaders at every turn.
Sarah’s relentless commitment to solving local issues has left an indelible mark on the communities she serves, making her a revered figure in her field. Her drive to create real solutions comes from over two decades of education reform, housing reform, workforce development, and so much more.
Core Priorities:
Children & Youth
Ending Corruption
Children & Youth
Sarah Blas believes in fully funding our public schools.
As an elected member of the Community Education Council, she fought alongside hundreds of caregivers so they could access appropriate educational opportunities and related services.
Sarah is ready to take that fight to City Hall.
Small Business
Ending Corruption
Children & Youth
Sarah Blas is the co-founder of The Afro-Caribbean Market, providing opportunities for small businesses to showcase artisan products and ethnic food & spices, addressing food security.
Sarah led recruitment for and jump-started the Clean Energy Academy, a
$2 Million workforce training & apprenticeship program, having positive impacts on pollution city-wide, and strong economic impacts.
Ending Corruption
Ending Corruption
Sarah Blas is not afraid of cutting through red tape, holding elected officials and government agencies accountable.
Sarah's dedication is to the people, not corporations, which is why she says no to real estate and PAC money, and works tirelessly to raise small dollar donations.
Public Safety
Waterfront Recovery
Sarah has worked extensively with MAP (the Mayor's Action Plan), and anti-violence initiatives, and mental health experts to address safety in her community.
She will bring these conversations and experiences to the City Council.
Waterfront Recovery
Waterfront Recovery
Waterfront Recovery
Sarah Blas is the Co-Founder of The Staten Island Environmental Justice Coalition.
She works regularly with State Legislators & Environmental Justice Groups to fund sustainability projects and fight for waterfront recovery.
Sarah has also been recognized with the 2024 City & State Clean Energy Trailblazer Award.
Public Service
Waterfront Recovery
Waterfront Recovery
Sarah Blas received the prestigious 2020 Staten Island Women of Achievement for her response during the pandemic.
Her expertise in public health and non-stop advocacy for Staten Island have also earned her Gubernatorial, Mayoral, Senate, Assembly and 11 City Council Citations.
For a full list of Sarah's awards and recognitions, visit our "Bio" Page.
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