Tremaine Wright is a resident, small business owner and volunteer who is using her time and talents to help improve the quality of life in the 36th District. Tremaine has served on Community Board 3 for the past six years; is an active member the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; serves as a volunteer lawyer for the Volunteers of Legal Services’ Incarcerated Mother’s Project and the City Bar’s Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program; is a founding member of the Bedford Stuyvesant Biking Coalition; and is the owner of Common Grounds A Neighborhood Coffee House. While growing up in Bedford Stuyvesant, Tremaine was fortunate to have supportive parents, family and neighbors who provided her with a sense of shared responsibility and taught her to value community.

Tremaine is an advocate for neighborhood progress. She believes in self-empowerment and community reinvestment. As President Obama has stated, government alone can not solve all of our problems – each of us is responsible for creating greater opportunities for future generations. Tremaine’s vision for our community is not simply about changing who serves as City Council member, it is also about changing our community and each of us must play a part in making that happen. We need to demand that our public schools operate better even if we do not have children in public schools. We must support local businesses so they will thrive and continue to provide jobs for people in our community. We must treat our neighbors and neighborhood with care and respect.

For as much as it is important that each of us be involved, we need someone in City Council to speak for us and to demand the support that our community deserves. Tremaine Wright is that voice.

Tremaine attended Duke University and the University of Chicago Law School. Since graduating, Tremaine has worked at large law firms in both the corporate and litigation departments. Tremaine understands business, its associated pitfalls and the necessity for ethical standards. Through pro bono work Tremaine has organized a merchant association, advised numerous small businesses, and counseled incarcerated mothers regarding their family law concerns. Tremaine’s activism has empowered entrepreneurs and parents to provide for themselves, their families, and their communities. Tremaine continuously supports local initiatives to encourage community development and re-investment.

Like you, Tremaine is committed to neighborhood progress. And it is with a humble heart that she presents herself to serve as the next Council Member for the 36th District. Tremaine Wright has proven herself to be a ----leader and independent thinker. She is a champion for community improvement. As our City Council member, Tremaine Wright will bring her energy, strength, practical experience, and love for neighborhood to ensure we have a voice in local politics and access to New York City government.