City Council District 22
About the District
NYC Council District 22 is located in Bronx and Queens, and its council member represents these neighborhoods:
Astoria, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Woodside, Rikers Island
Candidates for NYC City Council District 22
About the Office
Job Description
The NYC Council, aka the city’s legislature, is made up of 51 council members – 1 representative for every district.
Council members work together to propose and vote on laws focused on city matters, check city agencies (run by the mayor) to make sure they are serving New Yorkers fairly and according to law, and distribute city money throughout NYC and in their individual districts.
Powers and Responsibilities
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Represents a district in the NYC Council, and works collaboratively with the 50 other council members
Creates city policy through legislation, oversight of city agencies, and more
Distributes city money through the NYC budgeting process and discretionary funding in his or her districts
A Few Facts
Official Title
Member of the New York City Council
Office Website
http://council.nyc.gov/district-22/
Branch of NYC Government
Legislative
Scope of Office
City Council District
Annual Salary
$148,500 for most council members, and $164,500 for the Council Speaker
Term Length
4 years
Term Limits
2 terms, full, consecutive, can run again after a term away
Now in Office
Costa Constantinides
Last Year in Office (for Now)
2021
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