Joel Rivera
District Office Address
1901 Southern Blvd
Bronx, New York 10460

District Office Phone
718-842-8100

District Office Fax
718-842-6280

Legislative Office Address
250 Broadway
Suite 1833
New York, NY 10007

Legislative Office Phone
212-788-6966

Legislative Office Fax
212-788-8977

E-mail Address
Joel Rivera
Joel Rivera
District 15 - Council Member - Democrat
Background Information

Majority Leader Joel Rivera made his mark in 2001 by becoming the youngest New York City elected official at the age of 22. At the age of 23, he was unanimously selected by his colleagues to become the Council's youngest ever Majority Leader.

Rivera succeeded his father, Assemblyman Jose Rivera, as the New York City Councilmember for District 15.  He became Majority Leader of the New York City Council the following year. As chair of the Health committee, he helped to ban trans fat and mandate calorie labeling in New York City fast food restaurants

Rivera is the Chairman of Rules, Privileges and Elections.

Re-elected for a third term, Rivera continues to work hard to insure that the 15th Council District continues on a progressive path. 
General Information

Entered City Council: 02/20/2001
Current Term Expires: 12/31/2013

Represents: Bathgate, Belmont, Crotona, Fordham, East Tremont, West Farms

Committees: Finance; Health; Housing & Buildings; Land Use (Zoning & Franchises); Rules, Privileges & Elections, Chair; Standards & Ethics; State & Federal Legislation