Council Member Tracy L. Boyland was born in the Oceanhill/Brownsville section of Brooklyn to former Assemblyman William F. Boyland and Rudy Jean Barnes. She learned the value of community involvement and the importance of voting at a very early age. Upon her return to New York City, Council Member Boyland maintained her desire to serve the community as a teacher in the New York City Public School. As a school Teacher, Council Member Boyland was elected to serve as the United Federation of Teacher as the Chapter Chairperson of School District 23.

In September of 1997, she was elected by a overwhelming margin to the New York City Council for the 41st District. As a Council Member, Council Member Boyland served on a number of committee including the Finance committee and she currently chairs the Women’s Issues committee.

Council Member Boyland is a tireless advocate for funding to her schools as she believes that education and computer training is essential. Furthermore, Council Member Boyland develop over 1200 units of affordable housing within her district.

Council Member Boyland clearly understands the importance of building coalitions with those who are working on solutions to the community’s problems, leaving our community better off that it was before her arrival.


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