Phoebe Brown is a long-time community activist in Ithaca. She currently serves as Central Regional Coordinator for Alliance of Families for Justice, where she supports, empowers and mobilizes families of incarcerated people and people with criminal records for systemic change. Phoebe has lived in Ithaca for over two and a half decades, coming from Harlem, where she gained a deep understanding that mutual aid and community support are the bedrock of a strong society.

As an Alderperson for Ward 1, Phoebe works to secure access to resources for marginalized communities and to create a resilient Ithaca that prioritizes strong relationships and healthy neighborhoods.

Phoebe is serving a two-year term through 2026 and has endorsed Jorge DeFendini to fill her seat on Common Council for Ward 1.