Frank Morano
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
Frank Morano represents New York City's 51st Council District, encompassing Staten Island's South Shore communities including New Springville, Great Kills, Tottenville, and Charleston. A lifelong Staten Islander, he brings decades of experience in public affairs, community engagement, and civic leadership to City Hall. In 2025, he achieved the unusual distinction of winning three elections in a single year—an April special election, a June primary, and the November general election.
- Career
- Television and radio broadcaster covering government, public policy, and civic issues; former legislative staff member for Council Member Joe Borelli
Policy Priorities
- Community Board Participation — Served on Staten Island Community Board 3 since 2013, playing a key role in restoring in-person public meetings and strengthening community participation.
- Government Responsiveness — Focused on practical reforms to improve government responsiveness for South Shore constituents.
- Quality of Life — Prioritized enhancing quality of life for Staten Island's South Shore communities.
- Constituent Services — Leveraged prior experience in legislative affairs and constituent services from his time on the staff of Council Member Joe Borelli.
Issue Stances
Sourced from public statements, council votes, and news coverage via AI research. Verify with primary sources.
Issue Stances
Legislative Record
Expanding and decentralizing the landlord management unit
Providing leave for bone marrow and living organ donation and establishing a city bone marrow and living organ donor honor roll
Creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign
Installing safety signs near schools
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
Cats in retail food stores
Exempting or partially exempting seniors and certain persons with disabilities from penalties for failing to remove snow or ice from sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs and other locations
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
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 Frank Morano's service in District 51.