Question 1

Who is my NYC City Council member?

Accepted Answer

New York City is divided into 51 Council districts, each represented by one Council member. Your representative is determined by your home address. You can find your Council member by searching your zip code or neighborhood using the finder at the top of this page.

Question 2

How many members are on the NYC City Council?

Accepted Answer

The NYC City Council has 51 members, one for each Council district. Districts are drawn across all five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—based on population. The Council also has a Speaker, elected by the members, who sets the legislative agenda and assigns bills to committees.

Question 3

What is the NYC City Council member salary?

Accepted Answer

As of 2024, NYC City Council members earn a base salary of $148,500 per year. Members who chair committees or hold leadership positions receive additional stipends called lulus. The Speaker of the Council earns a higher salary. Council members are also provided office space and staff budgets for their district offices.

Question 4

What are NYC City Council term limits?

Accepted Answer

NYC City Council members are limited to two consecutive four-year terms, for a maximum of eight years in office. After sitting out one full term, a former member may run again. Term limits were established by voter referendum and apply to the Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, and Council members.

Question 5

Who is the NYC City Council Speaker?

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the NYC City Council is the most powerful position in the Council. The Speaker is elected by fellow Council members at the start of each four-year session. The Speaker sets the legislative calendar, assigns bills to committees, appoints committee chairs, and negotiates the city budget with the Mayor.

Question 6

What is participatory budgeting in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Participatory budgeting lets NYC residents directly decide how to spend a portion of their Council member’s capital budget—typically around $1 million per district. Residents propose projects like park improvements, school upgrades, or street safety measures, then vote on which projects get funded. Any resident age 11 or older can participate, regardless of citizenship status.

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Staten Island

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