Althea Stevens

Althea V. Stevens (January 2, 1983) is an American politician who has represented the 16th district on the New York City Council since 2022.

Her district encompasses the South Bronx communities of Morrisania, Concourse, Highbridge, and Morris Heights.

[4] Stevens was a successful candidate for the New York City Council in the 2021 election.

During her candidacy for office, Stevens endorsed reducing the New York City Police Department's (NYPD) budget by a minimum of $1 million.

The legislation allows the conversion and construction of 80,000 legal and new housing units across the 5 boroughs of New York.