Episode Title: Rooted in Corona: Erycka’s Journey from Local Daughter to City Council Candidate

Show Description:

In this episode of The Perez Notes, we sit down with Erycka, an Afro-Latina mother, longtime public servant, and proud daughter of Corona, Queens. With over 20 years of government experience and deep roots in the community, Erycka is running for New York City Council District 21—representing Corona, East Elmhurst, LeFrak City, and parts of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.

Born and raised by a resilient single mother who immigrated from Colombia, Erycka shares how her upbringing shaped her passion for justice, equity, and public service. From her life as a renter and public transit rider to her commitment to raising her own children in the neighborhood she loves, Erycka brings a lived experience that mirrors the daily struggles and hopes of so many in her district.