Joann Ariola
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
Joann Ariola is a lifelong resident of the 32nd Council District, born in Ozone Park and raised in Howard Beach. A longtime Queens civic leader, she won the 2021 Republican Primary with over 80% of the vote and was elected to the NYC City Council with over 65% of the vote in the General Election. She was re-elected unchallenged in 2023 and serves as a leader among Republicans in the Council.
- Career
- Civic leader and politician; longtime Queens community organizer
Policy Priorities
- Public Safety — Advocates for more NYPD officers in local precincts to improve safety across the district.
- Opposition to Vaccine Mandates — Led Republican opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed by the city.
- Immigration Enforcement — Has been at the forefront of opposing illegal immigration and related city policies.
- Quality of Life — Works closely with city agencies to ensure streets are cleaned and neighborhoods are maintained.
- Religious Freedom — Defends religious freedom and demands accountability from city agencies to taxpayers.
Issue Stances
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Issue Stances
Legislative Record
Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4786/A.8345A, to enact the “New York affordable drug manufacturing act”
Requiring the department of sanitation to clean and maintain all city-owned vacant lots
A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to remote monitoring and independent inspections of certain energy storage systems
Prohibited synthetic food dyes in food purchased by city agencies
Requiring the 311 customer service center to redirect requests for service or complaints to the appropriate agency
A publicly accessible animal abuse registry
Establishing a support fund for small businesses affected by roadway construction
Requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered
Conduct & Ethics
Used the official City Council seal to publicly endorse a mayoral candidate on social media, violating the prohibition on using public resources for political purposes (NYC Charter §2604(b)(2)).
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 Joann Ariola's service in District 32.