Most of the City Council’s legislative work happens in committee meetings and hearings where we discuss proposed laws, receive updates from agencies, and hear feedback from our constituents
The Council has thirty-six standing committees that practice oversight of New York City functions. Council Member Carl Wilson, a freshman member of the body, is a part of nine of those committees, which you can see below. Each committee is headed by a Chair, includes at least five members, and meets at least once a month. In addition, the Council has several subcommittees, which are convened to review and make recommendations regarding topics of particular interest. After proposed legislation is heard by its appropriate committee, it is then sent to be considered by the entire Council!
- Committee to Combat Hate
- Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
- Committee on General Welfare
- Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Committee on Health
- Committee on Higher Education
- Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
- Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Council Member Wilson is also a part of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus as well as the Animal Welfare Caucus.