By registering a campaign, Ms. Guerrier is able to raise and spend essential campaign funds as part of her quest for public office.

Ms. Guerrier, whom The New York Times labeled a "Haitian-American soccer mom," is an educational policy expert who, prior to becoming "Chief Mom," previously worked as the communications director and  legislative representative for a public school advocacy group in Albany.

She joins two other candidates in seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat: District Leaders Walter Mosley and Ola Alabi, both of whom have also filed registered committees and are actively campaigning.

(Photo: Kathryn Kirk)