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Council Members & Districts – New York City Council (nyc.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 1 – Christopher Marte (nyc.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christopher Marte, District 1: <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Christopher Marte has represented Lower Manhattan in the City Council since 2022. He serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency, Dispositions and as co-Chair of the Black, Latino, Asian Caucus. On Committee on Health<\/strong>. A member of the Progressive Caucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 2 – Harvey Epstein<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>2 +<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HARVEY EPSTEIN<\/strong>, District 2: Greenwich Village, Lower East Side, East Village, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2+: HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES ON ISSUES OF CONSUMER WORKER PROTECTION.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Epstein represents the 2nd District in the City Council, representing Greenwich
Village, the Lower East Side, the East Village, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Gramercy,
and Murray Hill-Kips Bay. Epstein previously served as the Assembly Member for District 74,
covering much of the same district, since 2018. A member of the Progressive Caucus. Member of the Committee on Health. Chair of the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 3: VACANT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, West Village, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>District 4 – Virginia Maloney<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>2 +<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VIRGINIA MALONEY<\/strong>, District 4: (Committee on Fire & Emergency Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square, Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2+: STAFF HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTEITVES IN PERSON FOR FULL POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Virginia Maloney is a lifelong resident of the East Side and a dedicated public servant to her hometown community. She represents New York City Council District 4, which includes the Upper East Side, East Midtown, Kips Bay, Turtle Bay,\u00a0Murray Hill, Sutton Place, Tudor City, Peter Cooper Village, and Stuyvesant Town. Her work is focused on improving affordability, strengthening government accountability, and expanding access to essential city services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home – Julie Menin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 3<\/strong>+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaker Julie Menin, District 5:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville. Julie Menin was elected Speaker of the New York City Council<\/strong> on January 7, 2026. Speaker Menin has served our city for more than two decades, including as Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Commissioner of the Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment, and Census Director. She is also an attorney and former small business owner.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3+: STAFF HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES IN PERSON, as have her staff.<\/strong> She remains neutral to cold on resolving the EMS issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 6 – Gale Brewer<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>1+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gale A. Brewer District 6: <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown-Times Square, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central), Central Park. She is on the Committee on Consumer Protection. She is a member of the Progressive Caucus. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
RANKED 2: PRO EMS STANCE <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 1: PRO EMS STANCE.<\/strong> CM Brewer HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES IN PERSON, as have her staff. She has attended multiple EMS Safety\/Parity rallies in person. <\/strong> She has been supportive on resolving the EMS issue. She recently opposed the Northwell LHH layoffs and has voted in support of several PRO EMS local laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 7 – Shaun Abreu (nyc.gov)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>2-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Majority Leader Shaun Abreu<\/strong>, District 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York City Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu represents Manhattan\u2019s 7th District, which spans north from the Upper West Side through Morningside Heights, West Harlem, Manhattan Valley, Manhattanville, Hamilton Heights, and Washington Heights. He is the first Latino to represent the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2-: STAFF HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive of resolving the EMS issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 8 – Elsie Encarnacion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elsie Encarnacion, District 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Elsie Encarnacion is a lifelong East Harlem resident and community leader deeply rooted in the district she calls home. Born at the only public hospital in the district and educated in the District 4 public school system, Elsie is a proud product of the public institutions that shape and sustain New York City families. The daughter of a public school educator, Elsie has spent more than a decade working to strengthen her community through public service and advocacy. She has held senior leadership roles in city government, including serving as Chief of Staff to Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala<\/em> and Director of Youth Services for City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, where she focused on expanding access to education, housing stability, and economic opportunity. Guided by a belief in community-centered leadership, Elsie\u2019s work reflects a deep commitment to equity, accountability, and uplifting the voices of District 8 residents. She is Committees on Hospitals & Public Safety<\/strong>. She is a member of the Progressive Caucus.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

District 9 – Yusef Salaam<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>2+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yusef Salaam<\/strong>, District 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1989, at just fifteen years young, Dr. Yusef Salaam was tried and convicted in the \u201cCentral Park jogger\u201d case along with four other Black and Latino young men. The Exonerated Five spent between seven to 13 years behind bars for crimes they did not commit, until their sentences were overturned in 2002. Since then, they have received a multi-million dollar settlement from the city of New York for its injustice and have been profiled in award-winning films, including The Central Park Five<\/em><\/strong> documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon and most recently the Emmy award-winning Netflix limited series When They See U<\/em><\/strong>s<\/strong><\/em>, written and directed by Ava DuVernay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past two decades, Yusef has become a family man, father, poet, activist and inspirational speaker. He continues to utilize his platform to share his story with others and educate the public about the impact of mass incarceration and police brutality rooted in our justice system. He regularly advocates for criminal justice reform, prison reform and the abolition of juvenile solitary confinement and capital punishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2+: COUNCIL MEMBER HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES FOR FULL POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 10 – Carmen De La Rosa<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 1+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carmen De La Rosa, District 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 1+: COUNCIL MEMBER HAS MET SEVERAL TIMES WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES FOR FULL POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>. She has voted on PRO EMS Legislation. She called the Department of EMS Hearing. She is a true ally of EMS workers and our cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park. Carmen De La Rosa emigrated from the Dominican Republic as a child and grew up in Inwood where she has lived her entire life. Her advocacy and passion for justice are deeply influenced by her roots. She has listened and advocated for the most vulnerable, even before she started her career in government. On Committee for Fire and Emergency Management<\/strong>. On Committee for Consumer & Worker protection. A leader of the Progressive Caucus.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

District 11 – Eric Dinowitz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eric Dinowitz, District 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedford Park, Norwood, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Eric Dinowitz was born and raised in the Northwest Bronx, and is raising his family in the district he grew up in. Eric is a community activist, former special education teacher and Chapter Leader for the United Federation of Teachers and former Aging Chair of Bronx Community Board 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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District 12 – Kevin Riley<\/a><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kevin C. Riley<\/strong>, District 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-op City, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Williamsbridge-Olinville, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Pelham Bay Park<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Christopher Riley is the New York City Council Member representing the 12th Council District, covering the neighborhoods of Williamsbridge-Olinville, Bronxwood, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield, Allerton-Parkside, Baychester, The Valley, and Co-op City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 13 – Shirley Aldebol<\/a><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shirley Aldebol<\/strong> serves as the Council Member for New York City\u2019s District 13 in the East Bronx, representing the neighborhoods of Pelham Parkway, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Gardens, Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, Country Club\/Edgewater, and City Island. Prior to her election to City Council,\u00a0Shirley\u00a0spent over 35 years as an organizer and leader in the Labor movement. She draws on her wealth of experience fighting for working people, along with her strong connections to her East Bronx community, to advocate for District 13 at City Hall.\u00a0She Chairs the Committee on Civil Service & Labor<\/strong>. She is a member of the Progressive Caucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong> Her office has not been responsive to EMS constituents trying to schedule meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 14 – Pierina Ana Sanchez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 15 – Oswald Feliz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 16 – Althea Stevens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 17 – Justin Sanchez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 18 – Amanda Far\u00edas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>2+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amanda Far\u00edas is a second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, raised in Soundview and shaped by New York City\u2019s public schools and community institutions. She attended P.S. 69X and Holy Cross School and spent her formative years engaged in after-school and summer programming at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. She is a graduate of Preston High School and St. John\u2019s University, where she earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Government and Politics\u2014an academic foundation that launched her lifelong commitment to public service, civic engagement, and community empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far\u00edas served as Majority Leader of the New York City Council from January 2024-January 2026, and is currently in her second and final term as Council Member for the 18th District. She is on the Committee on Hospitals<\/strong>, and is a member of the Progressive Caucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2+: STAFF HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive of resolving the EMS issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 19 – Vickie Paladino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>-5- PRIMARY HER OUT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vickie Paladino represents District 19 of Northeast Queens, which includes Whitestone, College Point, Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston, and parts of North Flushing. Elected in 2021 on a platform promising to deliver change and transparency to her district, Vickie works every single day to hold our leaders accountable and protect the interests of her constituents. In 2025, Vickie was appointed to serve the Council\u2019s Minority Delegation as Minority Whip.\u00a0She is limited to 2 Committees; one is Fire and Emergency Management.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 5-: HAS REFUSED TO MEET EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive only of UFA, not interested in resolving the EMS issue<\/strong>. Should be voted out as early as feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 20 – Sandra Ung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 21 – Shanel Thomas-Henry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 22 – Tiffany Cab\u00e1n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK 1+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Queens native, Tiffany was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, to Puerto Rican parents who grew up in Woodside Houses. She attended PS 62 in Richmond Hill and JHS 210 Elizabeth Blackwell in Woodhaven, and later attended St. Francis Preparatory High School in Fresh Meadows. Tiffany earned a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Crime, Law, and Justice from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before joining the New York City Council, Tiffany worked as a public defender, representing people who did not have resources to defend themselves against the brutal system of mass incarceration. In her years at New York County Defender Services (NYCDS) and the Legal Aid Society\u2019s Criminal Defense Practice, Tiffany represented over a thousand indigent clients in cases ranging from turnstile jumping to homicide. Throughout her professional career, she has used the law to help New York City\u2019s most vulnerable communities, and her experiences advocating on behalf of her clients helped her identify some of the worst inequities of our criminal justice system. The years she spent as a public defender inspired her to run for elected office, determined to redefine how our city approaches public health and public safety. She is on the Committee for Civil Service & Labor, she Chairs the Committee on Mental Health. She Cochairs the Progressive Caucus. In 2025 she sponsored the Crisis to Care Budget Initiative that granted $1 million for an EMS Mental Health and Safety pilot program. Crisis to Care \u2013 NYC Progressive Caucus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 1+: COUNCIL MEMBER HAS MET SEVERAL TIMES WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES FOR FULL POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>. She has voted on PRO EMS Legislation. She is a true ally of EMS workers and our cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 23 – Linda Lee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3 – : NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong>. Has been hard to reach by her EMS constituents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 24 – James Gennaro<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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James \u201cJim\u201d F. Gennaro is a Democratic member of the New York City Council, where he represents the 24th Council District and chairs the Council\u2019s Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency & Waterfronts. Gennaro served his first terms from 2002 to 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although most closely associated with nationally-acclaimed environmental lawmaking, Gennaro\u00a0authored more than 50 laws covering many issues, including increasing protections for women against domestic violence, protecting consumers from unscrupulous bankruptcy counselors, and in 2013, he\u00a0authored and passed a law that raises the age of sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21, known as the \u201cTobacco 21\u201d law, the first-in-the-nation law of its kind. In 2020, Tobacco 21 was adopted as national policy. A recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine states that the Tobacco 21 movement has saved \u201ccountless lives\u201d across the United States. He is on the Committee on Health, and, the Committee on Civil Service & Labor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2: STAFF HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTEITVES FOR POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 25 – Shekar Krishnan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 26 – Julie Won<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 4: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has met with EMSPAC representatives with no clear pledge of support or encouragement. <\/strong><\/strong>Has refused to meet with several EMS constituents on the issue. Consider a PRIMARY CHALLENGE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 27 – Nantasha Williams<\/a> DEPUTY SPEAKER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 28 – Ty Hankerson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 29 – Lynn Schulman<\/a> CHAIRS HEALTH COMMITTEE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 30 – Phil Wong<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2: PRO PARITY EMS STANCE, NO LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong>, serves on the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 31 – Selvena Brooks-Powers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 32 – Joann Ariola<\/a> CHAIRS FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong>-5- PRIMARY HER OUT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joann Ariola serves as a leader among the Republicans in the New York City Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is a lifelong resident of the 32nd Council District, born in Ozone Park and raised in Howard Beach. She attended P.S. 63 (Old South), P.S. 207 (Rockwood Park), Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Stella Maris H.S. on the Rockaway Peninsula and Adelphi Business School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A longtime Queens civic leader, Ariola won a Republican Primary On June 22, 2021, with over 80 percent of the vote, and on November 2, 2021, she was elected to the NYC City Council in a General Election by a margin of over 65 percent. She subsequently entered into her second term after an unchallenged election in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since taking office, she has proven herself to be a common-sense moderate and led the Republican fight against vaccine mandates and illegal immigration, and she has been at the forefront defending religious freedom while demanding that city agencies be held accountable to the taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her period in office, Councilwoman Ariola has put a strong focus on improving the quality of life in the neighborhoods of District 32. This means working closely with both city agencies and nonprofits to ensure that streets are cleaned, as well as advocating for more NYPD officers in our precincts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 5-: HAS REFUSED TO MEET EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive only of UFA, not interested in resolving the EMS issue<\/strong>. Should be voted out as early as feasible. SHE IS AN ACTIVE OPPONENET OF GAINING EMS PARITY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 33 – Lincoln Restler<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANK: <\/strong> 2-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RANKED 2 -: STAFF HAS MET WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive of resolving the EMS issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in the 33rd Council District, Lincoln has spent his whole life living and working in the communities that make up the district \u2013 from Brooklyn Heights to Greenpoint and from Williamsburg to Boerum Hill. Lincoln shows up for our community as a 24\/7 problem solver \u2013 hosting town halls, resolving thousands of constituent issues, and mobilizing neighbors to better our neighborhoods through volunteer opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 34 – Jennifer Guti\u00e9rrez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 35 – Crystal Hudson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED <\/strong>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RANKED 2: STAFF HAS MET SEVERAL TIMES WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive of resolving the EMS issue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crystal is the Council Member for New York City\u2019s District 35 in Brooklyn, representing the neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, and Fort Greene. A third-generation Brooklynite, she was first elected in 2021 and made history as one of the first out gay Black women ever elected in New York City. Crystal is a public servant committed to making government more accessible for more people. As a first-term Council Member, she passed more bills than any other first-term member in Brooklyn and was second among all new members. She has authored the Black Agenda for New York City and co-authored the Marsha & Sylvia Plan, a first-of-its-kind policy agenda to support LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is a member of the Progressive Caucus and has been supportive of PRO Parity efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 36 – Chi Oss\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 4: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong>, has been overly hard to meet with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 37 – Sandy Nurse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 1+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RANKED 1+: COUNCIL MEMBER HAS MET SEVERAL TIMES WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES FOR FULL POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>. She has voted on PRO EMS Legislation. She is a true ally of EMS workers and our cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandy Nurse represents the 37th Council District, which includes neighborhoods of Bushwick, Brownsville, Cypress Hills, Cityline and East New York. She currently serves as the Chair of the Committee on Civil & Human Rights and was formerly Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in Panama, Sandy\u2019s parents were active service members in the U.S. Military and subsequently she was raised all over the world living on or near U.S. Military bases. Sandy\u2019s global upbringing exposed her stark poverty and inequality, particularly for women and girls. Those experiences inspired her to join movements for social and racial justice and dedicate her life to humanitarian work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to being elected to the City Council, Sandy worked for the Department of Defense and the United Nations World Food Programme. She later founded BK ROT, an environmental justice youth jobs program, and co-founded Mayday Space, a grassroots organizing center in her district. Sandy also worked as a carpenter and carpentry instructor for many years, hosting workshops for women, youth and LGTBQ folks interested in power tools. She built large scale farms at Howard Houses, Wagner Houses and Bayview Houses in NYCHA developments with Green City Force. She also served on Brooklyn Community Board 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She Chairs the Committee on Civil and Human Rights. She Cochairs the Progressive Caucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 38 – Alexa Avil\u00e9s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 39 – Shahana Hanif<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Council Member Shahana Hanif represents New York City\u2019s 39th Council District, which includes parts of Kensington, Borough Park, Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and the Columbia Waterfront. She is the first Bangladeshi and Muslim woman elected to the New York City Council and the first woman to represent the 39th District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in the 39th District to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, Council Member Hanif has dedicated her career to advocating for working-class families and advancing a city built on care, equity, and safety. Her personal battle with Lupus, diagnosed at age 17, and her experiences with the challenging healthcare system and City services, inspired her commitment to public service. During her first term, she successfully led the passage of a resolution designating May as Lupus Awareness Month in NYC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2: STAFF HAS MET SEVERAL TIMES WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES.<\/strong> Supportive of resolving the EMS issue<\/strong>. Has attended EMS Safety\/ Parity Rallies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 40 – Rita Joseph<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 41 – Darlene Mealy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 42 – Chris Banks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 43 – Susan Zhuang<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 44 – Simcha Felder<\/a> * Fire & Emergency Management Committee *<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 45 – Farah Louis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 46 – Mercedes Narcisse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 47 – Kayla Santosuosso<\/a> *** (replaced Brannan. his former staffer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 4: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has refused to meet with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 48 – Inna Vernikov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2<\/strong> +<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inna Vernikov is a Ukrainian-born American lawyer and politician, serving as the minority whip of the New York City Council, where she proudly represents the 48th District. Ms. Vernikov is one of six Republicans on the council, who flipped a seat that has been traditionally Democratic for more than one hundred years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to running for office, Councilwoman Vernikov was the proud owner of an immigration and matrimonial law practice, where she zealously and successfully represented hundreds of clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, seeing the chaos at both local and national levels, she ran for office to bring about change. Focusing her attention on rising crime, unreasonable mandates, and the recent migrant crisis, Councilwoman Vernikov plays an important role in bringing common sense into city government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since entering her current role, Councilwoman Vernikov has become a leading voice against Antisemitism; making waves by bringing stories of antisemitic assaults to the national and international stage, assuring victims of antisemitic hate crimes face consequences, defunding CUNY school of law, and exposing CUNY\u2019s antisemitism by holding an unprecedented hearing in the council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2+: COUNCIL MEMBER\/ STAFF HAVE MET SEVERAL TIMES WITH EMSPAC REPRESENTATIVES FOR FULL POLICY BRIEFING<\/strong>. They have provided a great deal of support on navigating the City Hall environment to advocate for EMS. They have made themselves regularly available to support our efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 49 – Kamillah Hanks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has never met with EMSPAC on any issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 50 – David Carr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 3: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has met with EMSPAC representaitves without taking a stance on the issues.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District 51 – Frank Morano<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RANKED 2<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RANKED 2: NO EMS STANCE OR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<\/strong>, has met with EMSPAC representatives without taking a stance on the issues.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frank Morano represents New York City\u2019s 51st Council District, encompassing Staten Island\u2019s South Shore communities, including New Springville, Willowbrook, Bulls Head, Travis, Freshkills Park, Oakwood, Richmondtown, Great Kills, Eltingville, Arden Heights, Rossville, Annadale, Huguenot, Prince\u2019s Bay, Woodrow, Tottenville, and Charleston.\u00a0A lifelong Staten Islander, Council Member Morano brings decades of experience in public affairs, community engagement, and civic leadership to City Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, Morano achieved the unusual distinction of winning\u00a0three elections in a single year\u2014an April special election, a June primary, and the November general election\u2014reflecting broad and sustained support from South Shore residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before joining the Council, Morano spent many years working in television and radio, establishing a respected career in media where he covered government, public policy, and civic issues. He previously served on the staff of Council Member Joe Borelli, gaining direct experience in legislative affairs and constituent services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, Morano has served on Staten Island Community Board 3, where he played a key role in restoring in-person public meetings and strengthening community participation. His multiple appointments by Borough Presidents underscore a longstanding, bipartisan reputation for accessibility and public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the City Council, Morano has focused on practical reforms to improve government responsiveness and enhance quality of life for Staten Islanders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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