Membership Meetings & Committees

General Membership Meetings

Calling all East New York and Brownsville residents! We are building a movement to stop the violent displacement of working class Black and Brown residents from our community. 

Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 12 – 2 pm. These meetings are an opportunity for the entire membership to come together to share updates, discuss our campaign work and vote on key organizational decisions. Meetings occur in East New York but the location varies, so be sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates!

Questions? Contact staff@eastnewyorkclt.org 

Committees

The CLT’s work is led by members through our committees! Members can lend their skills and expertise to any of the three committees listed below.

Education & Organizing

Co-chairs: Kenya & Debra

Second and third Wednesdays from 7 – 8 pm (virtual)

Our goal is to educate others about the CLT model, grow our membership & develop new leaders. We do this by:

  • Connecting with residents of East New York & Brownsville through outreach and workshops.
  • Planning community events and fundraisers such as the annual Autumn Soiree, bingo nights, block parties and more

Policy & Advocacy

Chair: Brianna

Biweekly on Fridays at 4 pm (virtual)

We draft and advocate for legislation that supports the growth of the CLT movement. We are currently fighting for:

  • Community Land Act (CLA) – City council bill package that includes three bills:
    •  Public Land for Public Good
    • Community Opportunity to Purchase Act / Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA/TOPA)
    • Abolish the Tax Lien Sale
  • Increase city & state funding for CLT acquisition and rehab/development and organizing/operations.

Justice for the Jewel Streets

Co-chairs: Debra & Niani

Biweekly on Thursdays at 4 pm (virtual)

We organize with residents in the Jewel Streets area to push the City to:

  • Install a sewer system to relieve all the residents who still rely on septic tanks
  • Design & install robust green infrastructure & a resilient rainwater drainage system
  • Transfer the city-owned 17-acre vacant lot in the Jewel Streets area to community ownership.