{"id":1556,"date":"2018-01-11T19:40:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T19:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/press\/?p=1556"},"modified":"2018-01-16T17:12:41","modified_gmt":"2018-01-16T17:12:41","slug":"speaker-corey-johnson-and-rules-committee-announce-council-leadership-and-committee-chairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/press\/2018\/01\/11\/1556\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Corey Johnson and Rules Committee Announce Council Leadership and Committee Chairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

City Hall \u2012<\/strong> Speaker Corey Johnson announced the New York City Council committee chairs and leadership today, citing an inclusive and democratic process to structure the City\u2019s legislative body. In addition, the Speaker announced the Chairs of task forces and members of the Budget Negotiating Team.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Speaker Johnson said<\/strong>: \u201cAfter many active conversations with Council Members, stakeholders, city leaders and advocates, we are proud to appoint the leadership and committee chairs that reflect the diversity and priorities of New York City. These committees will be critical to strengthening oversight, negotiating the City budget, examining and debating legislation, engaging the public and asserting the Council\u2019s independence. Our commitment is to empower committees and members to ensure all voices are heard within the Council.\u201d<\/p>\n

AGING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chin, Chair<\/p>\n

Ayala<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Diaz, Sr.<\/p>\n

Dromm<\/p>\n

Eugene<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

Vallone<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Chair of the Committee on Aging, I joined advocates and community members across New York City to fight to give our City\u2019s fastest growing demographic, our seniors, an opportunity to age with dignity in the very neighborhoods they helped to build. Together, we expanded the SCRIE and SCHE program, fought for transparency for Social Adult Daycares to provide relief to caregivers, started the dialogue about how to support and expand NORCs, and led the historic Year of the Senior campaign to secure the largest amount of permanent senior funding the City has seen in ten years. I am proud to begin a new term as Chair and build on the progress we have made together,\u201d said Council Member Margaret Chin, Chair of the Committee on Aging.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eugene, Chair<\/p>\n

Dromm<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

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CIVIL SERVICE AND LABOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miller, Chair<\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Dromm<\/p>\n

King<\/p>\n

Maisel<\/p>\n

Ulrich<\/p>\n

Williams<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cI thank my fellow Members, especially Speaker Johnson, for affording me the opportunity to continue to serve as Chair of the Committee on Civil Service and Labor. More importantly, I thank the voters of the 27th District for having bestowed their trust in me as their Council Member for a second term. Through our work these past four years, we passed laws that regulate our City\u2019s workplaces, protect employees from unjust practices and promote the upward mobility and security of working families,” said Council Member I. Daneek Miller<\/strong>. “We will continue to be vigilant in safeguarding these time-honored principles as we strive to build on the gains we\u2019ve made, and look forward to working with organized labor throughout the city to ensure employers adhere to the basic tenets of organizing and collective bargaining.\u201d<\/p>\n

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CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS LICENSING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Espinal, Chair<\/p>\n

Chin<\/p>\n

Koo<\/p>\n

Koslowitz<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing will allow us to have more oversight over businesses including the hospitality and nightlife industry and other commercial businesses so to better support our city\u2019s entrepreneurs, workers and their consumers. As community boards also play a major role in recommending businesses for licenses, I look forward to having hearings to oversee the processes for making these recommendations. I also look to work on consumer and business related habits and issues that contribute to climate change and global warming. We will seek to raise awareness of issues that affect all communities, especially millennials; businesses who are struggling, and change our city\u2019s consumer habits to fight climate change. I am extremely grateful to Speaker Johnson and look forward to working with him over the next four years,\u201d said Council Member Rafael Espinal, Chair of the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CONTRACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brannan, Chair<\/p>\n

Barron<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Yeger<\/p>\n

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Powers, Chair<\/p>\n

Ampry-Samuel<\/p>\n

Holden<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m honored to be named the Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice that will be tasked with big challenges in the coming years, including closing Rikers Island and instituting policies that ensure fairness in the system,\u201d said Council Member Keith Powers, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cultural Affairs, Libraries AND International Intergroup Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Van Bramer, Chair<\/p>\n

Borelli<\/p>\n

Cumbo<\/p>\n

Koslowitz<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m thrilled to be able to continue to serve as the Chair of the Cultural Affairs and Libraries Committee, the only committee I asked to chair when I was first elected eight years ago. I love this committee and am so proud to be the champion of culture, the Arts and libraries in this City. And it means so much to me that I will serve out all 12 years in the Council chairing this important committee. I look forward to working with Speaker Johnson and my colleagues to fight for culture, the arts, and public libraries in the City Council this term. I also am grateful to be serve the Speaker’s leadership team and the Budget Negotiating Team and I look forward to working with the Speaker and my colleagues to fight on behalf of all New Yorkers,\u201d said Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vallone, Chair<\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Barron<\/p>\n

Cornegy<\/p>\n

Koo<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

Levine<\/p>\n

Menchaca<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Williams<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to begin this legislative session as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development. It is a great honor to oversee a committee that has played a substantial and integral role in the New York City Budget. I look forward to working with our new Speaker and my fellow colleagues to sculpt NYCEDC\u2019s vision to drive growth in our city and improve our quality of life. I\u2019m also proud that the Queens Delegation is once again united and strongly represented in our Speaker\u2019s vision for the upcoming legislative session. This will be a wonderful new opportunity for District 19 to finally have a seat at the table on true economic development for the City of New York,\u201d said Council Member Paul Vallone, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Treyger, Chair<\/p>\n

Ampry-Samuel<\/p>\n

Barron<\/p>\n

Borelli<\/p>\n

Brannan<\/p>\n

Cohen<\/p>\n

Cornegy<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Dromm<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

King<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Levine<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Salamanca<\/p>\n

Ulrich<\/p>\n

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Constantinides, Chair<\/p>\n

Espinal<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Menchaca<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Ulrich<\/p>\n

Yeger<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to continue as Chair of the Council\u2019s Environmental Protection Committee.\u00a0 Making our city greener and more environmentally-friendly will remain our priority.\u00a0 Climate change is perhaps one of our planet’s greatest dangers and I remain committed to implementing policies that will combat its effects.\u00a0\u00a0 We will continue to be global leaders on sustainability by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, increasing use of renewable energy, and encouraging environmentally-friendly habits.\u00a0 I am proud of the legislative work we have done over the past few years to reduce our carbon emissions, expand solar and geothermal energy, and generate cleaner power.\u00a0 I look forward to working with Speaker Johnson and my Council colleagues on these issues throughout the next legislative session,\u201d said Council Member Costa Constantinides, Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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FINANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dromm, Chair<\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Cohen<\/p>\n

Cornegy<\/p>\n

Cumbo<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Matteo<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing Finance Committee Chairperson gives me the opportunity to set priorities for the city using the vast resources that are available to us. I intend to use this position to move a progressive budget forward working closely with Speaker Corey Johnson who I thank for giving me this opportunity to serve,\u201d said Council Member Daniel Dromm, Chair of the Committee on Finance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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FIRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Borelli, Chair<\/p>\n

Ampry-Samuel<\/p>\n

Brannan<\/p>\n

Cabrera<\/p>\n

Maisel<\/p>\n

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FOR-HIRE VEHICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diaz, Sr., Chair<\/p>\n

Borelli<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Vallone<\/p>\n

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GENERAL WELFARE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Levin, Chair<\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Ayala<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Gjonaj<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Salamanca<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my honor to continue building on the progress we have made strengthening the safety net that protects New Yorkers everywhere. Though our City is home to great wealth, it means nothing if we cannot feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and protect the vulnerable. Let\u2019s renew our commitment to one another and address our most pressing challenges head-on. Serving on this committee has been one my life\u2019s greatest privileges. I look forward to forging ahead with our new Speaker and my Council colleagues,\u201d said Council Member Stephen Levin, Chair of the Committee on General Welfare.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cabrera, Chair<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

Maisel<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Yeger<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud and honored to continue serving the people of the 14th Council District and all New Yorkers.\u00a0 As chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations, I will be a dependable and constant voice for fairness, integrity, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in City operations,\u201d said Council Member Fernando Cabrera, Chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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HEALTH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Levine, Chair<\/p>\n

Ampry-Samuel<\/p>\n

Barron<\/p>\n

Eugene<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

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HIGHER EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barron, Chair<\/p>\n

Cumbo<\/p>\n

Holden<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

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HOSPITAL SYSTEM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rivera, Chair<\/p>\n

Ayala<\/p>\n

Eugene<\/p>\n

Levine<\/p>\n

Maisel<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

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HOUSING AND BUILDINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cornegy, Chair<\/p>\n

Cabrera<\/p>\n

Chin<\/p>\n

Espinal<\/p>\n

Gjonaj<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

Williams<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

“This Council truly embodies the strength and diversity of this city. It is an honor to be part of such a distinguished body, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues in the term ahead.\u00a0 As Chair of the Housing & Buildings Committee, Democratic Conference Chair, Chair of the Council’s M\/WBE Task Force, and member of the Budget Negotiating Team, I am excited at the opportunity to use these roles as platforms to amplify the voice of our minority community,” said Council Member Robert Cornegy<\/strong>. “There is much work to be done to ensure the needs of all New Yorkers are met, and I am confident that with the appointments voted on today, this Council is in a very strong position to get the job done.”<\/p>\n

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IMMIGRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menchaca, Chair<\/p>\n

Dromm<\/p>\n

Eugene<\/p>\n

Holden<\/p>\n

Gjonaj<\/p>\n

Miller<\/p>\n

Yeger<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to continue for a second term as Chair of the City Council Committee on Immigration. I will work to keep New York the national leader upholding civil rights and supporting immigrant communities. I thank Speaker Johnson and my colleagues for entrusting me with leadership of the new special task force that will focus on transportation needs and solutions in the BQX corridor. Each of my committee assignments offers distinct opportunities to serve the residents of District 38 and the entire City. I look forward to using the next four years to promote better public housing, economic development, environmental justice and public safety,\u201d said Council Member Carlos Menchaca, Chair of the Committee on Immigration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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JUSTICE SYSTEM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lancman, Chair<\/p>\n

Cohen<\/p>\n

Maisel<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Ulrich<\/p>\n

\u201cAn equitable and efficient justice system is the cornerstone of civil society, and now more than ever New York City’s criminal and civil legal system deserves close scrutiny and serious reform. As Chair of the Committee on the Justice System, I look forward to working with the Mayor, our district attorneys, public defenders and civil legal services providers, and the Office of Court Administration to make our justice system fairer, more transparent, more efficient and more accountable,\u201d said Council Member Rory Lancman, Chair of the Committee on the Justice System.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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JUVENILE JUSTICE<\/strong><\/p>\n

King, Chair<\/p>\n

Gjonaj<\/p>\n

Holden<\/p>\n

Levine<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Williams<\/p>\n

\u201cAs city leaders, it\u2019s vital that we have a system in place that works on behalf of our city\u2019s children.\u00a0 The City Council\u2019s Committee on Juvenile Justice plays an important role in ensuring justice for our city\u2019s young people and their families. Knowing my work efforts for children and their development over the years, I wish to thank Speaker Johnson for choosing me to head this important committee. I am honored to serve in this new leadership position and I look forward to working diligently on behalf of our city\u2019s youth as the chair of the Committee on Juvenile Justice,\u201d said Council Member Andy King, Chair of the Committee on Juvenile Justice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LAND USE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salamanca, Chair<\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Barron<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Diaz, Sr.<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

King<\/p>\n

Koo<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Miller<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud to have the confidence of the Speaker and my colleagues to serve as the Land Use Chair for this session. Our city is at a crossroads, including my community in the South Bronx. This body, led by a Speaker who understands the importance of having a strong, independent Council, should be on the front lines on shaping the planning, development and all other land use actions in a way that listens to and addresses the concerns of all New Yorkers. I believe we can and will do that. After seeing much development in my district and working to approve over 4,000 units of affordable housing in under two years, I believe I am ready to work with each and every member of the Council to ensure the needs of their constituents are met with any given land use action. With that said, I\u2019m ready to roll up my sleeves, visit as many neighborhoods as I can and most importantly, listen on how I can help to shape land use for the five boroughs over the next four years. Let\u2019s get to work,\u201d said Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Chair of the Committee on Land Use.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mental Health, developmental disability, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse AND Disability Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ayala, Chair<\/p>\n

Ampry-Samuel<\/p>\n

Cabrera<\/p>\n

Holden<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank Speaker Johnson for his trust and support in appointing me Chair of the Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services Committee. This committee represents issues that are of great personal importance to me, and to my East Harlem \/ South Bronx district,” said Council Member Diana Ayala, Chair of the Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services Committee<\/strong>. “I look forward to working collaboratively with my distinguished colleagues on these challenging issues; and together making impactful contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Torres, Chair<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

Salamanca<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

Yeger<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

PARKS AND RECREATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grodenchik, Chair<\/p>\n

Borelli<\/p>\n

Brannan<\/p>\n

Cohen<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Gjonaj<\/p>\n

King<\/p>\n

Koo<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

Ulrich<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

“I am honored to have been elected by my colleagues as chair of the parks committee. As a lifelong New Yorker who grew up in city parks and the current representative of a district with over a thousand acres of parkland, I welcome the opportunity to work to improve the parks that are vital to every community in the city.\u00a0 I thank Speaker Corey Johnson for his support and look forward to working with my colleagues on the committee as well as with Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver and his staff,\u201d said Council Member Barry Grodenchik, Chair of the Committee on Parks and Recreation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PUBLIC HOUSING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ampry-Samuel, Chair<\/p>\n

Ayala<\/p>\n

Cumbo<\/p>\n

Diaz, Sr.<\/p>\n

Gjonaj<\/p>\n

Menchaca<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Salamanca<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

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PUBLIC SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Richards, Chair<\/p>\n

Brannan<\/p>\n

Cabrera<\/p>\n

Cohen<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Menchaca<\/p>\n

Miller<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Vallone<\/p>\n

Williams<\/p>\n

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RULES, PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koslowitz, Chair<\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Chin<\/p>\n

Cornegy<\/p>\n

Espinal<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Johnson<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Matteo<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so proud to become the Chair of the NYC Council Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. I am also very humbled that our great new Speaker Corey Johnson would consider me for this very important position.\u00a0 I pledge to work together, hand in hand with my committee members to improve, strengthen and enhance the Council\u2019s internal structure for the benefit of the people of our great City, and work to create a more efficient and equitable workplace for all Council staff,\u201d said Council Member Karen Koslowitz, Chair of the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SANITATION AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reynoso, Chair<\/p>\n

Cabrera<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Espinal<\/p>\n

Vallone<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to extend my gratitude to Speaker Johnson and his team on my re-appointment to the Sanitation and Solid Waste Committee at the City Council. As Chair in my last term, I \u00a0\u00a0took on issues such as waste equity, waste collection zones, working conditions at waste transfer stations, and reusable bags,” said Council Member Antonio Reynoso<\/strong>. “This Chairmanship is particularly important to me because I will once again highlight the overburden of waste transfer stations my district has historically endured along with other low income communities of color. I look forward to working with my committee to bring about more trash efficiency and equity to our City.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SMALL BUSINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gjonaj, Chair<\/p>\n

Ayala<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

\u201cI am looking forward to working with my colleagues and Speaker Corey Johnson, as I proudly represent the 13th<\/sup> Council District in the Bronx. I am excited to chair the Small Business Committee and be part of several other important committees. Coming from a background in small business, I am eager to get to work, so that we can fight for small business owners across our city, help them prosper, create more jobs and make our commercial corridors a viable part of our neighborhoods,\u201d said Council Member Mark Gjonaj, Chair of the Committee on Small Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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STANDARDS AND ETHICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matteo, Chair<\/p>\n

Chin<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Koslowitz<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

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STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cohen, Chair<\/p>\n

Cornegy<\/p>\n

Espinal<\/p>\n

Koslowitz<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to take over the chairmanship of the Committee on State and Federal Legislation. This committee gives us the ability to analyze how laws made in other legislative bodies will affect the city we all call home.\u00a0 I look forward to pushing back on any policies passed at the federal and state level that might harm New Yorkers,\u201d said Council Member Andrew Cohen, Chair of the Committee on State and Federal Legislation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TECHNOLOGY <\/strong><\/p>\n

Koo, Chair<\/p>\n

Holden<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

Ulrich<\/p>\n

Yeger<\/p>\n

\u201cI see endless potential in the Committee on Technology, and I look forward to maximizing this important resource to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the Council. There are many challenges facing New York City that can be addressed through technology \u2012 from a lack of high speed internet in our schools to expanding access to Wi-Fi. Many thanks to Speaker Johnson for committing to work me on this effort,\u201d said Council Member Peter Koo, Chair of the Committee on Technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TRANSPORTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rodriguez, Chair<\/p>\n

Cabrera<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Diaz, Sr.<\/p>\n

Espinal<\/p>\n

Koo<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Levine<\/p>\n

Menchaca<\/p>\n

Miller<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Salamanca<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

VETERANS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deutsch, Chair<\/p>\n

Brannan<\/p>\n

Eugene<\/p>\n

Maisel<\/p>\n

Vallone<\/p>\n

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WOMEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosenthal, Chair<\/p>\n

Ayala<\/p>\n

Cumbo<\/p>\n

Kallos<\/p>\n

Lander<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an incredible honor to serve as Chair of the Committee on Women and I look forward to working with my colleagues to tackle some of the most pressing challenges for women in our city head-on. We are seeking to empower women at every level — in the workplace, in the economic arena, in social interactions, and in politics. This Committee\u2019s priority will be to demonstrate that when ‘women’s issues’ are prioritized, society wins. By fighting for workplace protections, fair wages, putting assault survivors first, and more equitable representation in leadership and government, we will make this city a better place for all New Yorkers,\u201d said Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Chair of the Committee on Women.<\/strong><\/p>\n

YOUTH SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rose, Chair<\/p>\n

Brannan<\/p>\n

Chin<\/p>\n

Eugene<\/p>\n

King<\/p>\n

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FINANCE SUBCOMITTEEE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

CAPITAL BUDGET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gibson, Chair<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Matteo<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Powers<\/p>\n

Land Use Subcommittees<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Landmarks, Public Siting AND Maritime USES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adams, Chair<\/p>\n

Barron<\/p>\n

Koo<\/p>\n

Miller<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

Planning, Dispositions and Concessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kallos, Chair<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Diaz, Sr.<\/p>\n

King<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

\u201cAffordable housing remains out of reach for too many New Yorkers. As the administration continues to announce progress preserving and building new housing, we will watch every deal closely to ensure New Yorkers are actually getting the affordable housing we need. I look forward to continuing to fight for affordable housing alongside our Speaker Corey Johnson in my new role by ensuring every hard-earned tax dollar is maximized to drive a hard bargain and generate significantly more affordable housing,\u201d said Council Member Ben Kallos, Chair of the Subcommittee on Planning, Dispositions and Concessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ZONING AND FRANCHISES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moya, Chair<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

TASK FORCES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

BQX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menchaca, Chair<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

CITY WORKFORCE EQUITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Williams, Chair<\/p>\n

MWBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cornegy, Chair<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnson (Speaker)<\/p>\n

Cumbo (Majority Leader)<\/p>\n

Cabrera (Majority Whip)<\/p>\n

Cornegy (Democratic Conference Chair)<\/p>\n

Espinal (Deputy Leader for Digital Communications)<\/p>\n

Lander (Deputy Leader for Policy)<\/p>\n

Matteo (Minority Leader)<\/p>\n

Chin<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Koslowitz<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Richards<\/p>\n

Rivera<\/p>\n

Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Treyger<\/p>\n

Torres<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

Williams<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking very forward in continuing to serve as Deputy Leader for Policy & chairing New York City Council\u2019s Policy Group under Speaker Johnson\u2019s leadership. Last term, we advanced policy for workers, neighborhoods, the environment, affordability, and more. There\u2019s still a lot more to do and I\u2019m looking forward to working with the Speaker to continue to advance a progressive agenda,\u201d said Council Member Brad Lander, Deputy Leader for Policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Council Member Menchaca will serve as the lead on Participatory Budgeting.<\/p>\n

BUDGET NEGOTIATING TEAM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Adams<\/p>\n

Cornegy<\/p>\n

Constantinides<\/p>\n

Cumbo<\/p>\n

Deutsch<\/p>\n

Dromm<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/p>\n

Grodenchik<\/p>\n

Johnson<\/p>\n

Koslowitz<\/p>\n

Lancman<\/p>\n

Levin<\/p>\n

Matteo<\/p>\n

Menchaca<\/p>\n

Moya<\/p>\n

Reynoso<\/p>\n

Rose<\/p>\n

Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Salamanca<\/p>\n

Van Bramer<\/p>\n

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City Hall \u2012<\/strong> Speaker Corey Johnson announced the New York City Council committee chairs and leadership today, citing an inclusive and democratic process to structure the City\u2019s legislative body. In addition, the Speaker announced the Chairs of task forces and members of the Budget Negotiating Team.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Speaker Johnson said<\/strong>: \u201cAfter many active conversations with Council Members, stakeholders, city leaders and advocates, we are proud to appoint the leadership and committee chairs that reflect the diversity and priorities of New York City.<\/p>\n

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