Chris Banks
NYC Council Member · Since 2022
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
Chris Banks represents the 42nd Council District, which includes East New York, Starrett City, Brownsville, Canarsie, Remsen Village, and East Flatbush. A lifelong Brooklyn resident born and raised in East New York, he is the son of an immigrant mother from Trinidad and Tobago and a father from Houston, Texas. He has dedicated his career to community service, running youth programs and advocating for stronger community-based power through partnership and collaboration.
- Career
- Community organizer and youth program administrator (Police Athletic League education group leader, adolescent coordinator, and after school/summer youth program director for East New York Local Development Corporation)
Policy Priorities
- Youth Services — Led after school and summer youth programs through the East New York Local Development Corporation, providing services to hundreds of area youth.
- Community Empowerment — Focuses on building community-based power through partnership and collaboration to amplify the voices of traditionally unheard residents.
- Grassroots Advocacy — Prioritizes strong advocacy as essential when fighting for community needs, viewing issues through a grassroots lens.
Issue Stances
Sourced from public statements, council votes, and news coverage via AI research. Verify with primary sources.
Issue Stances
Legislative Record
A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services
Creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign
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
Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.J.Res.80/S.J.Res.38, establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts
Establishing a special inspector of cybersecurity within the department of investigation
Establishing ferry service at Canarsie Pier
Notice of intent to sell tax liens
Conduct & Ethics
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 Chris Banks's service in District 42.