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
Total raised, 2025 city election331 itemized contributions
$61,476Contributors employed by NYC Council3 contributions
$5,000Contributors employed by Farias 20251 contribution
$1,050Contributors employed by Rodeph Sholom School1 contribution
$1,050Contributors employed by Alicart1 contribution
$1,050Itemized contributions from official campaign finance records, current election cycle. It shows who funds whom. It does not prove why anyone votes.
Who lobbies them
American Massage Therapy Associationvia Ostroff Associates, Inc. · Trade Associations
16 filings32BJ Labor Industry Cooperation Trust Fundvia 32BJ Labor Industry Cooperation Trust Fund · Health & Mental Hygiene
15 filingsAARPvia AARP · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
15 filingsAfrican Communities Together, Inc.via African Communities Together, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
15 filingsBioBus, Inc.via BioBus, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
15 filingsBuilding and Construction Trades Council of Greater New Yorkvia Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York · Labor
15 filingsBuilding Skills NYvia Building Skills NY · Real Estate, Construction, Engineering & Developer
15 filingsJenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLCvia Cahill Strategies · Transportation
15 filingsFrom 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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