Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones Sánchez is a veteran activist with over 30 years of service to the City of Philadelphia, now serving her four-year term representing the 7th District. She chairs Council's Committees on Appropriations and Education Committee, and co-chairs Council's Special Committee on Poverty Reduction & Prevention.

As Appropriations Chair, Maria advocates for transparency and fiscal accountability, and has authored progressive tax reform to support small and sustainable businesses and manufacturers to create jobs. Her policy agenda dedicated to "Keeping People in their Homes" combines investments and support for vulnerable homeowners with innovative and diverse strategies to build affordability.

Representing Kensington, hard hit by the opioid crisis, she advocates for reforms to expand access to treatment and investments in residents' public safety and quality of life.

Maria grew up in Hunting Park and now resides in Norris Square with her husband, Tomas Sánchez. They are parents to Edgar and Tomasito, and grandparents to Jace Antonio and Romeo Esteban.

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