New York City Council 

Phil Wong, born in Hong Kong and raised in Queens, New York, has dedicated his life to serving his community by fighting for education, public safety, and the values of his neighbors. He immigrated to Elmhurst with his family in 1976, where he attended PS 102, IS 73, Jamaica High School, and later graduated from Cornell University. As a father of three daughters who all attended New York City Public Schools, Phil developed a deep commitment to his community and the belief that education can transform lives for the better. Phil is deeply rooted in District 30, which is why he wants to fight to take your voice into City Council.

Phil served as President of Community Education Council 24, where he fought for strong parent involvement, merit-based gifted and talented programs in public schools, and the preservation of the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). He also supported bilingual education and helped establish a successful dual language program at PS 153. City & State named him to the “2021 Education Power 100” for his leadership in education. Phil’s leadership emphasizes empowering families to shape their children’s educations rather than leaving those decisions solely to bureaucracies.

Beyond education, Phil has served as Budget Director for Council Member Robert Holden, gaining invaluable experience with city budgeting and constituent services. He secured funding for schools, parks, senior programs, essential public services, and supported local nonprofits that strengthen District 30. He organized protests when a homeless shelter was quietly placed in Elmhurst, co-founded Elmhurst United to oppose the Pan Am shelter, and served as plaintiff in lawsuits challenging policies such as the “City of Yes,” non-citizen voting, and race-based college admissions, contributing to the landmark SFFA v. Harvard decision.

Phil supports restoring school safety agents, ending bail reform policies that harm neighborhoods, and rolling back congestion pricing and sanctuary city policies. He is a lifetime member of the Juniper Park Civic Association and has worked closely with Council Member Bob Holden.

As a small business owner and homeowner, Phil understands the pressures on working families and is committed to reducing taxes, protecting neighborhoods, and ensuring government accountability. He is running for District 30 City Council to bring his record of activism and leadership to City Hall and fight for the future of Queens.

Instagram: @philwongthhs

Alicia Vaichunas is the Republican and Conservative Party nominee for New York City Council in District 30, which includes Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Rego Park, and Elmhurst in Queens. A lifelong resident of Queens, she has dedicated her career to public service, most recently serving for over seven years as Deputy Chief of Staff to Council Member Bob Holden (Democrat), where she oversaw constituent services, budgets, and community priorities. This experience gave her a deep understanding of the needs of her district and the practical knowledge required to make city government work for everyday people.

Vaichunas is running for City Council because she believes that residents deserve a leader who is visible, accessible, and relentless in addressing their concerns. Her campaign focuses on improving public safety and neighborhood quality of life, targeting issues such as noise disturbances, late-night parties, illegal dumping, and other problems that disrupt the peace and stability of her community. She argues that these are not minor inconveniences but pressing issues that affect children’s ability to sleep, seniors’ ability to walk safely at night, and families’ ability to thrive in their homes. Vaichunas also stresses the importance of fiscal responsibility and government transparency, pledging to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and that city services are delivered efficiently.

What sets Vaichunas apart is her insistence on results over partisanship. She acknowledges the divisiveness in politics but makes clear that her goal is to bring decision-making closer to the neighborhoods she represents, ensuring that every resident’s voice can be heard. Her years of experience navigating city agencies mean she can advocate effectively for her district, cutting through bureaucracy to provide real solutions.

Her message is one of continuity and change: continuity in her commitment to serve District 30 as she always has, and change in bringing a stronger, more vocal, and more accountable leadership style to City Hall. Alicia Vaichunas urges all residents and students in the district to get involved, to register, and most importantly, to vote on November 4, 2025. With her leadership, District 30 has the chance to secure safer streets, a responsive government, and a representative who works for the community every single day.

Email address: thhsaliciavaichunas@gmail.com 

Instagram handle: thhs_aliciavaichunas