Chair, Public Safety Committee
Oswald J. Feliz
District 15. Serves on Civil and Human Rights, Criminal Justice, Finance, Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation, Public Safety, and more. Current term ends December 31, 2029.
Civil and Human RightsCriminal JusticeFinanceGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationPublic SafetyHousing and Buildings
Their record since 2018
66
bills led (prime sponsor)
11
became law · a 17% pass rate
498
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 election339 itemized contributions
$54,211Contributors employed by TREDA Inc2 contributions
$2,100Contributors employed by Cantilever, Inc.2 contributions
$2,000Contributors employed by Brandeis Center1 contribution
$1,050Contributors employed by RTU CORP1 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 filingsBuilding and Construction Trades Council of Greater New Yorkvia Beaudoin & Company, LLC (FKA Heather Beaudoin) · Real Estate, Construction, Engineering & Developer
15 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 filingsAdvocates for Children of New York, Inc.via Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. · 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 filingsAIRBNB, Inc.via AIRBNB, Inc. · Travel & Tourism
15 filingsBioBus, Inc.via BioBus, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
15 filingsFrom 19626 City Clerk eLobbyist filings (2025 to 2026) that name Oswald as a lobbying target. Self-reported by lobbying firms. Being lobbied is not an accusation; it maps who is paying for whose attention.
Bills they lead
Require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to report on the number of confirmed firearm discharges in the...
This bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to report on the number of confirmed firearm discharges in the city on a weekly basis.
Remove the requirement in the New York City Fire Code that battery charging areas for powered mobility devices be...
This bill would remove the requirement in the New York City Fire Code that battery charging areas for powered mobility devices be separated by fire barriers from repair or servicing stations.
Also sponsoring
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.
Clarify how employers determine the range of pay they would offer for a posted position
This bill would clarify how employers determine the range of pay they would offer for a posted position.
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 housing developers of certain housing development projects that receive city financial assistance to pay...
This bill would require housing developers of certain housing development projects that receive city financial assistance to pay their workers a minimum combined wage and essential benefits package of at least $40 per hour with no less than $25 of that package being wages.
Require biennial inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the...
This bill would require biennial inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the common areas of such buildings.
Voting record
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