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Mercedes Narcisse
District 46BrooklynDemocrat

Mercedes Narcisse

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

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse is a registered nurse who represents the 46th Council District in Brooklyn, covering Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Flatlands, Georgetown, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, and Sheepshead Bay. Born in Saint Marc, Haiti, she migrated to the United States as a teenager and attended public school in Brooklyn before earning a CUNY degree. Prior to her 2021 election to the City Council, she worked as a registered nurse and small business owner.

Career
Registered nurse and small business owner
Education
Public high school in Brooklyn; CUNY graduate

Policy Priorities

  • Parks & Recreation Investment — Secured millions in city funding to upgrade and renovate parks across District 46.
  • Library & School Renovation — Secured city funding to renovate libraries and schools throughout the district.
  • After-School Programs — Secured funding to operate after-school programs benefiting local residents.
  • Senior Services — Secured funding to operate senior centers in the district.
  • Constituent Services — Runs one of the largest constituent service offices in New York City, reflecting a high volume of community engagement.
  • Hospital & Health Committee Leadership — Serves as Chair of the NYC Council's Committee on Hospitals and on the Committee on Health.

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 & FiscalCommunity-focused capital investmentSecured millions in city funding for parks, libraries, schools, after-school programs, and senior centers in District 46.
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EducationInvestment in local schools and after-school programsSecured city funding to renovate schools and fund after-school programs across District 46.
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Israel & GazaBoth-sides humanitarian concernMercedes Narcisse expressed she was deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life on both sides, as reported by Caribbean Life in October 2023. She did not sign a ceasefire resolution and has not taken a stronger public position in either direction.

Legislative Record

200Bills Sponsored
18Introduced
Res 0424-2026

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
Int 0766-2026

Social workers in city correctional facilities

Mar 10, 2026In Committee
Int 0698-2026Introduced

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the committee on city healthcare services

Feb 24, 2026In Committee
Int 0696-2026Introduced

Outreach and education regarding the proper disposal of household cooking oil and grease

Feb 24, 2026In Committee
Int 0704-2026Introduced

Establishing ferry service at Canarsie Pier

Feb 24, 2026In Committee
Int 0695-2026Introduced

The department of correction report on jail population statistics

Feb 24, 2026In Committee
Int 0700-2026Introduced

Providing public educational outreach regarding pediatric obesity

Feb 24, 2026In Committee
Res 0325-2026Introduced

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to fully fund the Medicaid program to cover 100% of the cost of care at New York State public, not-for-profit, and safety net hospitals by Fiscal Year 2028, including a significant down payment in the Fiscal Year 2025 State budget

Feb 24, 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 Mercedes Narcisse's service in District 46.