Inna Vernikov is a Ukrainian-born American lawyer and politician, serving as the minority whip of the New York City Council, where she proudly represents the 48th District. Ms. Vernikov is one of five Republicans on the council who flipped a seat that has been traditionally Democratic for more than one hundred years.
Before running for office, Councilwoman Vernikov was the proud owner of an immigration and matrimonial law practice, where she zealously and successfully represented hundreds of clients.
In 2021, seeing the chaos at both local and national levels, she ran for office to bring about change. Focusing her attention on crime, quality of life concerns, and local issues, Councilwoman Vernikov plays an important role in bringing pragmatism into city government and fittingly sits on the Common Sense Caucus.
Since entering her current role, Councilwoman Vernikov has become a leading voice against Antisemitism, serving as Co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. Vernikov has brought stories of antisemitic assaults to the national and international stage, ensuring that victims are taken seriously, perpetrators face consequences, and city agencies are equipped to handle rising hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers. Vernikov fiercely advocated for the Council’s recent decision to provide $750,000 in funding for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit.
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