Priscilla Ghaznavi
Our FutureDesigner; former president, homeowners association
Priscilla Ghaznavi is an independent candidate running on the 'Our Future' ballot line in NY-7. A designer with experience across several publicly traded companies, she campaigns on housing affordability and homeownership, expanded mental-health care, and property-tax relief tied to income rather than market value.[15][16]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Supports expanding access to affordable housing and homeownership for working families.[17]
“I will advance policies that expand access to affordable housing and homeownership for working families while ensuring property taxes reflect income realities rather than just rising market values.”
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports treating health care access as a fundamental right, with an emphasis on expanding community-based mental-health services.[17]
“Healthcare should be a fundamental human right, and access should be made available for every person.”
In their words — priorities
Background
- Born in Washington, D.C., to immigrant parents from Iran and Bolivia; has lived in New York City for more than three decades, in Chelsea, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg.[16]
- Career as a designer spanning seven publicly traded companies in business and creative leadership roles.[16]
- Holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing with a focus on International Trade, plus additional degrees in design and merchandising, and earned a fourth degree in Entrepreneurship in May 2026.[16]
- Served as president of her homeowners association, where her campaign says she stabilized its finances during the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]