Dion's campaign is centered on addressing critical local issues through the following:

 

Enhanced Fair Share Plan: Adopted in the 1989 City Charter Revision, the “Fair Share” provisions mandate that the City ensures communities receive their fair share of amenities—such as parks and libraries—while also contributing their fair share to addressing citywide challenges like homelessness. However, an audit and report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander revealed that the City continues to unevenly distribute facilities across neighborhoods. By withholding critical data on the concentration of services, the City has failed to conduct the required analysis of neighborhood impacts. As a member of the City Council, Dion will advocate for full transparency and accountability, ensuring that the report’s recommendations are implemented and that every community receives equitable resources and support.

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Legislative Health Plan: New York City faces serious racial health disparities, with Black and Hispanic New Yorkers experiencing higher rates of illness and premature death than White New Yorkers, rooted in social and economic inequities. He proposes legislation to address these gaps, including Hospital Equity Reporting on disparities and plans to reduce them; Environmental Justice mandates to assess and mitigate health impacts on affected communities; Transportation Impact Mitigation to reduce emissions-related health issues in vulnerable areas; Vital Records Updates for better tracking of disparities; and Community Benefit Plans and Nonprofit Hospital Accountability to ensure healthcare institutions actively work to improve health equity. These measures will help build a healthier, more equitable city.

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Housing Linkage Policy: As a Councilman, Dion is proposing legislation to establish a Housing Linkage Policy in New York City. This policy, also known as a linkage or impact fee program, will charge developers of new market-rate construction, with the funds directed toward creating and preserving affordable housing. The goal is to connect market-rate development with the needs of low- and moderate-income residents, promoting a fairer, more equitable city. Under this legislation, developers will pay a fee per square foot of new construction, which will fund affordable housing projects and support other critical public services, such as workforce training. This ensures that large-scale real estate developments benefit the broader community, not just the developers.

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Community Benefits Agreements: As a City Council member, Dion will introduce legislation to establish a clear framework for Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) in New York City. This will empower residents and community groups to negotiate directly with developers, ensuring projects deliver benefits like affordable housing, local hiring, and living wages—especially for low-income communities and communities of color. With eight U.S. municipalities and 41 states already enacting CBA legislation, it’s time for New York City to ensure development benefits everyone, not just a select few.

 

Equitable Procurement Legislation: As a City Council member, Dion will champion legislation to create an Equitable Procurement and Contracting Framework that guarantees fair access to government contracts for all businesses, with a focus on minority- and women-owned firms. This initiative will break down long-standing barriers and foster inclusive participation in our city’s economic opportunities. He will also advocate for bi-annual Disparity Studies to monitor contracting practices and uncover any exclusionary trends. Cities like Boston have successfully boosted minority participation through similar efforts—it's time for New York City to follow suit and build a fairer, more inclusive procurement process.