Collin for NYC City Council

Educator and community advocate Collin Thompson announces his candidacy for New York City Council District 5, which includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. A former teacher, principal, and education policy advisor, Collin will bring pragmatic leadership to a city government that has struggled to deliver for New Yorkers.

As a teacher, dean, and principal in Harlem and the Bronx, Collin worked to strengthen schools, empower students, and expand educational opportunities. He has built a reputation as a pragmatic leader who listens, collaborates, and delivers results — earning the trust of teachers, parents, and students alike.