The City Council is the legislative, or law-making, branch of New York City's government. The City Council is responsible for passing local laws, making decisions about land use, investigating and overseeing city agencies, and approving the city’s budget. Each Council member represents one of the 51 New York City Council districts. Council members receive an annual base salary of $112,500. Council leaders and chairs of committees receive additional pay. Council members may hold other jobs in addition to their Council seats.
You live in one of these City Council districts. Not sure which one? You can find it by entering your address. Call 866-VOTE-NYC if you have any questions.
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View by District
The following is a list of New York City Council Districts. Click on a district name for a list of all candidates running in that district. For up-to-the-minute ballot status information, please contact the New York City Board of Elections at 866-VOTE-NYC.
Not sure which district is yours? Click here to find it by entering your address.
View Alphabetically
The following is a list of candidates, organized alphabetically, who are running in the primary elections. Click on a name to view a candidate’s profile. Click on the corresponding office for a list of all candidates for that office. Some candidates listed in the CFB’s printed Voter Guide may not appear below because they have been disqualified from the ballot. For up-to-the-minute ballot status information, please contact the New York City Board of Elections at 866-VOTE-NYC.
