Council Member Farah N. Louis represents the 45th Council District in Brooklyn, New York, encompassing the diverse neighborhoods of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Flatlands, and parts of Kensington, Marine Park, and Canarsie. A first-generation Brooklynite raised in an immigrant and pro-union household, she brings a deep commitment to equity, advocacy, and opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Since taking office in Spring 2019, Louis has been a steadfast advocate for a more livable New York – championing affordable housing, education reform, and equitable access to mental and reproductive health care, and now serves as Chair of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, one of the Council’s most active and consequential committees, with a direct role in shaping housing, infrastructure, and responsible development across our city.
During her tenure on the City Council, Louis has led efforts to advance public safety initiatives and expand opportunities for first-time homeownership. She has also launched support services for minority-owned businesses, enhanced nonprofit contract access, and championed financial literacy and STEM education for public school students.
As Chair of the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, Louis dedicated herself to addressing the city’s most pressing challenges for women.
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