Candidate: New York City Council / District 39

Shahana Hanif (D)

(Incumbent)

Candidate Site Donate

Elected in 2021, Council Member Shahana Hanif has made significant strides in her district and across NYC. She has championed tenant protections at 63 Tiffany Place, secured affordable housing in Windsor Terrace, and enhanced street safety with new plazas and protected bike lanes. Hanif has passed vital legislation, including reproductive rights protections, universal mandatory composting, and a Workers Bill of Rights. As co-chair of the Progressive Caucus, she advocates for universal childcare, fully funded public schools, and police accountability. Discover more about her impactful work and vision for the future at her website: https://council.nyc.gov/shahana-hanif/.

More from Around New York