Dear Neighbor,

I’m honored to represent the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island in the City Council.  As your Council Member, I’m fighting for what’s important to our community.  I’m committed to reducing class sizes, strengthening construction site safety, improving our transportation alternatives, protecting seniors, and building a greener, more livable city.

On this site, you can learn a little more about me and my work in our community.  I always welcome your input and suggestions on issues in our community and our city.  Please feel free to call or visit my office.  You can also e-mail me or contact my office from this website.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Jessica Lappin

Council Member Jessica Lappin, Chair of the Land Use Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses, was elected to the City Council in November 2005. She represents the 5th District of Manhattan, which includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. Praised by the New York Times for her "steely resolve, dedication and energy," Lappin is recognized as a strong advocate for education reform, affordable housing, and equal rights for all New Yorkers.

In January 2006, Council Member Lappin was elected by her colleagues to Chair the Land Use Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting, and Maritime Uses, where she leads the Council's efforts to protect the historic fabric of our city, encourage the creation of new affordable housing, and promote sensible development.

In addition to serving on the Land Use Committee, Council Member Lappin is a member of the following Council Committees: Education, Transportation, General Welfare, and Standards & Ethics.

Jessica Lappin is a lifelong New Yorker with an extensive background in public service and government. She joined the New York City Council staff in 1998 and served until 2005 as a Senior Advisor and the District Chief of Staff to former Council Speaker Gifford Miller. Working for Speaker Miller, she fought to improve public schools, protect funding for the arts, and expand transportation options on the East Side. She served as the Speaker's representative to a number of cultural institutions, including the New York Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

Lappin received a Regents Diploma from Stuyvesant High School. She earned her B.A. in Government from Georgetown University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude.

Jessica Lappin is married to Andrew Wuertele and lives in East Midtown.

Entered City Council: 01/01/2006
Current Term Expires: 12/31/2013

Represents: Beekman, Sutton Place, Upper East Side, Yorkville, Roosevelt Island; part of Turtle Bay, Carnegie Hill

Committees: Aging, Chair; Education; Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup relations; Land Use (Zoning & Franchises); Transportation