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Rita C. Joseph
DemocratDistrict 40
1 term · serving since 2026
District
District 40
Party
Democrat
Official source
Terms served
- 2026-2029 · District 40 · Council Member
Biography
Rita C. Joseph — New York City Council member for District 40.
Background
Rita C. Joseph is a member of the New York City Council representing District 40.
Council career
Rita C. Joseph has served 1 term on the New York City Council (2026-2029).
Current focus
Rita C. Joseph represents District 40 on the New York City Council. Rita C. Joseph chairs the Caucus - Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, the Caucus - Women's Caucus, and the Committee on Higher Education. They also serve on the Caucus - Progressive Caucus, the Committee on Children and Youth, the Committee on Disabilities, the Committee on Education, the Committee on Housing and Buildings, the Committee on Immigration, and the Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education.
No biographical source available. Rendered from official Council records.
Committee assignments
- Caucus - Black, Latino and Asian CaucusChair
- Caucus - Progressive CaucusMember
- Caucus - Women's CaucusChair
- Committee on Children and YouthMember
- Committee on DisabilitiesMember
- Committee on EducationMember
- Committee on Higher EducationChair
- Committee on Housing and BuildingsMember
- Committee on ImmigrationMember
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood EducationMember
Legislative activity
80
Sponsored legislation
10
Committees
Recent votes
- 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
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 260170 ZRR, for a Zoning text amendment (L.U. No. 99).Res 0568-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 260169 ZMR, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 98).Res 0567-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 250291 ZRQ for an amendment of the text of the Zoning Resolution (L.U. No. 95).Res 0566-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea
- Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 250290 ZMQ, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 94).Res 0565-2026 · Jul 16, 2026Yea