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Amanda Farías
District 18BronxDemocrat

Amanda Farías

NYC Council Member · Since 2022

District profile →Legistar Official site

What This Office Can Do

  • Proposes and votes on city laws
  • Approves or rejects the city budget
  • Holds agencies accountable through public hearings
  • Directs discretionary funds to local projects

Background

Amanda Farías is a second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, raised in Soundview and shaped by New York City's public schools and community institutions. She served as Majority Leader of the New York City Council from January 2024 to January 2026, and is currently in her second and final term as Council Member for the 18th District. Her office focuses on helping neighbors navigate city services, housing issues, small businesses, public safety, and investments in schools and parks.

Education
Attended P.S. 69X, Holy Cross School, and Preston High School; earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Government and Politics from St. John's University

Policy Priorities

  • City Services Navigation — Helps constituents navigate city services and resolve issues with local government
  • Housing — Supports neighbors with housing issues
  • Small Business Support — Works to support small businesses in the district
  • Public Safety — Focuses on improving public safety for community members
  • Schools and Parks Investment — Secures investments for local schools and parks

Issue Stances

Sourced from public statements, council votes, and news coverage via AI research. Verify with primary sources.

Issue Stances

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HousingConstituent housing supportThe office helps neighbors with housing issues as a core service area.
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EducationInvestment in schoolsSecuring investments for local schools is listed as a priority area for the office.
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Israel & GazaNo public statement foundAmanda Farias served as NYC Council Majority Leader through January 2026. No documented public statement calling for a ceasefire or signed ceasefire letter was found.

Legislative Record

200Bills Sponsored
35Introduced
Res 0424-2026

Resolution declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in the City of New York to recognize the fraternity’s long-standing tradition of fostering brotherhood, academic achievement, leadership development, and community service

Apr 16, 2026In Committee
Res 0419-2026

Resolution calling on the New York State Government to take the steps necessary to amend the constitution and applicable statutory law to increase New York City’s debt limit

Apr 16, 2026In Committee
Int 0811-2026

Requiring the department of sanitation to clean and maintain all city-owned vacant lots

Apr 16, 2026In Committee
Int 0816-2026Introduced

Limiting the documentation of housing history required as part of a family’s application for shelter

Apr 16, 2026In Committee
Res 0393-2026Introduced

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.R.7467/S.3815, also known as Virginia’s Law, in relation to eliminating the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits filed by survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking

Mar 26, 2026In Committee
Res 0392-2026Introduced

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to Pass and the Governor to Sign, S.9274/A.10381, also known as the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act

Mar 26, 2026In Committee
Res 0396-2026

Resolution declaring May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the City of New York

Mar 26, 2026In Committee
M 0054-2026Introduced

By Council Member Farías: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 19-160.2 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Transportation approving a sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462, Borough of the Bronx, Council District 18, Community District 9, related to Application No. D 2650051365 SWX (Sabrosura) shall be subject to review by the Council.

Mar 26, 2026Updated
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Conduct & Ethics

✓No conduct or ethics incidents on record

Data sourced from NYC Legistar, NYC Campaign Finance Board, NYC Conflicts of Interest Board, and curated public records. This page is a permanent record of Amanda Farías's service in District 18.