Joann Ariola
1 term · serving since 2026
District
Party
Official source
Terms served
- 2026-2029 · District 32 · Council Member
Biography
Joann Ariola — New York City Council member for District 32.
Background
Joann Ariola is a member of the New York City Council representing District 32.
Council career
Joann Ariola has served 1 term on the New York City Council (2026-2029).
Current focus
Joann Ariola represents District 32 on the New York City Council. Joann Ariola chairs the Caucus - Irish Caucus, the Caucus - Italian Caucus, and the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management. They also serve on the Caucus - Animal Welfare Caucus, the Caucus - Women's Caucus, the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, the Committee on Health, the Committee on Higher Education, the Committee on Mental Health and Addiction, the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use, the Committee on Public Safety, and the Minority (Republican) Conference of the Council of the City of New York.
Committee assignments
- Caucus - Animal Welfare CaucusMember
- Caucus - Irish CaucusChair
- Caucus - Italian CaucusChair
- Caucus - Women's CaucusMember
- Committee on Consumer and Worker ProtectionMember
- Committee on Fire and Emergency ManagementChair
- Committee on HealthMember
- Committee on Higher EducationMember
- Committee on Mental Health and AddictionMember
- Committee on Mental Health and Substance UseMember
- Committee on Public SafetyMember
- Minority (Republican) Conference of the Council of the City of New YorkMember
Legislative activity
70
Sponsored legislation
12
Committees
Recent votes
- Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.6356/A.4188 prohibiting increases in rates of homeowners’ insurance in excess of twenty-five percent per yearRes 0395-2026 · Aug 13, 2026Yea
- Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, the Automobile Insurance Consumer Information Act (S.1196/A.3893)Res 0389-2026 · Aug 13, 2026Yea
- Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.07828A/S.07939, A.9015 and A.9016A to mitigate the rising cost of property insurance for affordable housingRes 0387-2026 · Aug 13, 2026Yea
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of insurance affordabilityInt 0685-2026 · Aug 13, 2026Yea
- Application number N 260340 HIK (Public School 15 Annex) submitted by the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 3020 of the Charter of the City of New York and Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for the designation of Public School 15 Annex, located at 72 Schermerhorn Street (Block 174, Lot 7503), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 2, Council District 33.LU 0091-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea
- Passed The Consent AgendaJul 16, 2026Yea
- Passed The Consent AgendaJul 16, 2026Yea
- Application number C 260107 ZSK (Monitor Point) submitted by GoQuay LLC and the NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-743 of the Zoning Resolution to modify: the height and setback requirements of Section 62-343 (Height and setback regulations in other medium- and high-density districts) and Section 62-363 (Special height and setback regulations); the maximum tower width and size of Section 62-363; and the minimum waterfront yard depth requirements of Section 62-332 (Rear yards and waterfront yards) in connection with a proposed development on the west side of Franklin Street between Quay Street and its westerly centerline prolongation, the U.S. Bulkhead Line, and Inlet Park (Block 2590, Lots 1 and 25), in R6/C2-4, R8/C2-4 and R8 Districts, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council District 33.LU 0069-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea
- Application number N 260170 ZRR (198-208 Richmond Terrace) submitted by Economic Development Opportunity Zone Fund 1 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending the Appendix to Article XII, Chapter 8 (Special St. George District) and APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Area, Borough of Staten Island, Community District 1, Council District 49.LU 0099-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250248 ZMK, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 100).Res 0569-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea