Julissa Ferreras Politician
Julissa Ferreras is a Democratic member of the New York City Council. Appointed in January 2014, she is the first woman, first person of color and the youngest to chair the Committee on Finance, the Council's most powerful, overseeing New York City's $75 billion budget. She resides in and represents the 21st district of Queens, which includes East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Corona, including most all of Flushing Meadows Corona Park.