Elsie Encarnación
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
Elsie Encarnacion is a lifelong East Harlem resident and community leader born at the only public hospital in the district and educated in the District 4 public school system. The daughter of a public school educator, she has spent more than a decade working to strengthen her community through public service and advocacy. Her work reflects a deep commitment to equity, accountability, and uplifting the voices of District 8 residents.
- Career
- Senior government official and community advocate; served as Chief of Staff to Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala and Director of Youth Services for City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
- Education
- Educated in the District 4 public school system
Policy Priorities
- Education Access — Focused on expanding access to education through her role as Director of Youth Services for City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
- Housing Stability — Worked on housing stability initiatives during her senior leadership roles in city government
- Economic Opportunity — Focused on expanding economic opportunity for district residents through her city government roles
- Community-Centered Leadership — Guided by a belief in community-centered leadership with a commitment to equity and accountability
Issue Stances
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Issue Stances
Legislative Record
Wellness checks on older adults during certain weather events
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
Maximum clear path requirements for sidewalk cafes
A Local Law in relation to workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals, and providing for the repeal thereof
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eligibility for and access to special vehicle identification parking permits
The third party transfer program, and to repeal sections 11-425, 11-426, and 11-427 of such code, relating to agreements for payment of delinquent taxes and charges in installments
Air quality monitoring at designated “heavy use” thoroughfares
Establishing a cooperative apartment board member training program
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 Elsie Encarnación's service in District 8.