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Kevin C. Riley
District 12BronxDemocrat

Kevin C. Riley

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

Kevin Christopher Riley is the New York City Council Member representing the 12th Council District in the Northeast Bronx, covering neighborhoods including Williamsbridge-Olinville, Co-op City, and Wakefield. Born and raised in the Northeast Bronx, he worked with NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie for over a decade before successfully running for City Council in 2021. Since taking office, he has championed over $130 million in discretionary and capital investments for his district.

Career
Legislative staffer — worked with NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie for over a decade

Policy Priorities

  • Capital & Discretionary Investment — Championed over $130 million in discretionary and capital investments for District 12 since taking office in 2021.
  • FDNY Diversity — Passed landmark FDNY Diversity bills to improve representation within the fire department.
  • Youth Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship — Launched the Roads to Invest Fest initiative in partnership with Roads to Success and AIMHigh Empowerment Institute, providing Bronx youth with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and higher education exposure, including a pitch competition awarding $3,500 in scholarships.
  • Youth & Senior Services — Enriched the community through comprehensive youth and senior services programs.
  • Financial Education for Youth — Expanded financial education opportunities for young people in the district.

Issue Stances

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

Issue Stances

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Budget & FiscalStrong district investmentChampioned over $130 million in discretionary and capital investments for District 12 since 2021.
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EducationYouth opportunity and financial literacyExpanded financial education opportunities for youth and launched the Roads to Invest Fest program providing Bronx youth with access to education, entrepreneurship training, and higher education exposure, with scholarship competitions.
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Israel & GazaNo public statement foundNo documented public statement, signed ceasefire letter, or resolution co-sponsorship by Kevin C. Riley has surfaced. He did not appear on the City & State NY ceasefire tracker.

Legislative Record

200Bills Sponsored
79Introduced
Res 0435-2026Introduced

Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. D 2650179761 SWK; DOT No. 20251219030001; L.U. No. 50).

Apr 16, 2026Updated
Res 0424-2026Introduced

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 0434-2026Introduced

Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for an enclosed sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Borough of the Bronx (Non-ULURP No. D 2650051365 SWX; DOT No. 20260106020001; L.U. No. 49).

Apr 16, 2026Updated
Res 0433-2026Introduced

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 250320 ZRR, for a Zoning text amendment (L.U. No. 46).

Apr 16, 2026Updated
Res 0427-2026

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”

Apr 16, 2026In Committee
Res 0412-2026Introduced

Resolution approving modifications the petition for a revocable consent for a sidewalk café located at 37 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002 (Non-ULURP No. D 2650119000 SWM; DOT No. 20260206010002; L.U. No. 47).

Mar 26, 2026Updated
LU 0050-2026Introduced

Application number D 2650179761 SWK (Cicchetti BK) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 41.

Mar 26, 2026Updated
Res 0400-2026

Resolution declaring February 15 to March 15 as “Black Girl Magic Month” in the City of New York to honor the leadership, resilience, and contributions of Black women and girls

Mar 26, 2026In Committee
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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 Kevin C. Riley's service in District 12.