Meet Khari

Khari Edwards is the candidate for Brooklyn Borough President, dedicated to proactive leadership and fostering unity across Brooklyn's diverse communities. Born to immigrant parents and a lifelong Brooklyn resident, currently residing in Crown Heights, Khari is deeply rooted in the borough's cultures, values, and aspirations. His 25-year career in public service has been marked by his roles at Ayr Wellness and Brookdale Hospital, where he led initiatives to promote inclusivity and address health disparities affecting over 1.3 million Brooklynites.

An active community advocate, Khari founded the “It Starts Here” program, which forges meaningful connections between students and gun violence survivors, mobilizing community action to combat disparities. His leadership extends to roles such as Brooklyn Council President for Make A Wish NY and various advisory boards, showcasing his commitment to enhancing community welfare and educational opportunities. Khari's profound connection to Brooklyn and his vision for its future drive his campaign to unite and uplift all neighborhoods.

Initiatives for All Communities

From Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island. From Bay Ridge to Bushwick.

We need to address the overall health of our communities. Not just the physical. But our mental, social, and economic health too. So many of the issues we face are interconnected. We can improve public safety by investing in education and job training. We can improve the affordability of housing by creating more local jobs that pay living wages. We can address food insecurity and mental health services by investing in our physical health and that will lead to a more productive human economy.

The bottom line is that our communities have an inequitable distribution of resources, funding, and compassion. We need to ensure that Brownsville feels the same level of investment and attention as Park Slope. That East New York feels as supported as Williamsburg. That Flatbush feels like their issues are being heard just as much as Cobble Hill. Inequality continues to grow at a rapid pace. We need a BP that can look holistically at the issues affecting every corner of the borough and allocate and advocate for resources that will rebuild our communities.