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Chair, Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation Committee

Gale A. Brewer

District 6. Serves on Aging, Consumer and Worker Protection, Contracts, Criminal Justice, Education, and more. Current term ends December 31, 2029.

AgingConsumer and Worker ProtectionContractsCriminal JusticeEducationImmigrationGovernmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Their record since 2010

208
bills led (prime sponsor)
51
became law · a 25% pass rate
1,639
bills co-sponsored
Career totals from official Council records, 2010 to today. Pass rate measures what they lead to enactment, not their full influence.

Who funds them

Itemized contributions from official campaign finance records, current election cycle. It shows who funds whom. It does not prove why anyone votes.

Who lobbies them

From 16571 City Clerk eLobbyist filings (2025 to 2026) that name Gale as a lobbying target. Self-reported by lobbying firms. Being lobbied is not an accusation; it maps who is paying for whose attention.

Also sponsoring

NYC Council·Int 0276-2024Became law
Prohibit high-volume for-hire vehicle services (“for-hire vehicle services”) from deactivating high-volume for-hire...
This bill would prohibit high-volume for-hire vehicle services (“for-hire vehicle services”) from deactivating high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers (“drivers”), unless due to just cause, a bona fide economic reason, or if required to by law.
NYC Council·Int 0429-2024Became law
Require the inspecting entity of a periodic gas piping inspection be either a licensed master plumber or a licensed...
This bill would require the inspecting entity of a periodic gas piping inspection be either a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber working under the direct supervision of a licensed master plumber.
NYC Council·Int 0431-2024Became law
Expand the number of licenses that are available to vend food and merchandise on the sidewalks of New York City
This bill would expand the number of licenses that are available to vend food and merchandise on the sidewalks of New York City.
NYC Council·Int 0518-2026In committee
Require operators of certain warehouses and storage facilities from which goods are delivered to final consumers in...
This bill would require operators of certain warehouses and storage facilities from which goods are delivered to final consumers in the City to obtain a business license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
NYC Council·Int 0902-2024Filed (died at end of session)
Give certain not-for-profits or joint ventures between not-for-profits and other entities, as certified by the...
This bill would give certain not-for-profits or joint ventures between not-for-profits and other entities, as certified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”), a first opportunity to submit a statement of interest in purchasing and a first opportunity to purchase certain residential properties when offered for sale.
NYC Council·Int 0902-2026In committee
Require the Department of Correction, in coordination with Correctional Health Services, to establish and maintain...
This bill would require the Department of Correction, in coordination with Correctional Health Services, to establish and maintain written protocols related to the identification, screening, referral, monitoring, and follow-up care of pregnant or postpartum individuals with mental health needs.

Voting record

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