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Shekar Krishnan
District 25QueensDemocrat

Shekar Krishnan

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

Shekar Krishnan is the NYC Council Member for District 25, representing Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, and Woodside, Queens. He is the first Indian-American ever elected to the City Council in NYC history. He currently chairs the Committee on Oversight and Investigations, and previously chaired the Committee on Parks and Recreation.

Policy Priorities

  • Worker protections — Passed legislation to decriminalize street vending and led the largest and strongest worker protection bill for Uber and Lyft drivers in the nation.
  • Public health resources — Secured resources for public hospitals like Elmhurst Hospital, including the first ever hand surgery clinic, a critical win for construction workers.
  • Parks and green space — As Chair of the Committee on Parks and Recreation, negotiated the highest budget ever for NYC Parks and fought to preserve and expand public space in District 25, which has the least green space of any council district.
  • Oversight and accountability — Currently chairs the Council's Committee on Oversight and Investigations, holding accountable anyone and anything that takes advantage of New Yorkers.
  • Immigrant community support — Championed the rights and needs of the thousands of essential workers and immigrants who live in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Woodside.

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 & FiscalIncreased public investment in parks and hospitalsNegotiated the highest budget ever for NYC Parks and secured funding for Elmhurst Hospital, including its first hand surgery clinic.
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ImmigrationStrong immigrant community advocateRepresents and champions some of the most diverse immigrant communities in the world; has fought for essential workers, many of whom are immigrants, including through worker protection legislation and access to public health resources.
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Israel & GazaPro-ceasefire; pro-humanitarian aidShekar Krishnan published an op-ed in April 2024 calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and release of all hostages. He condemned the October 7 Hamas attack while accusing Netanyahu of bombing civilians indiscriminately.

Legislative Record

200Bills Sponsored
23Introduced
Int 0795-2026

A Local Law in relation to requiring the installation of outdoor drinking fountains in parks under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation and in other public places

Mar 26, 2026In Committee
Res 0360-2026

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

Mar 10, 2026Updated
Int 0740-2026

A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts

Mar 10, 2026Enacted
Int 0774-2026

Sales of cooperative apartments

Mar 10, 2026In Committee
Int 0692-2026

A Local Law in relation to workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals, and providing for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof

Feb 24, 2026Enacted
Int 0719-2026

Establishing procedures for blood alcohol level testing of a uniformed member of the police department whose discharge of a firearm results in physical injury to or death of an individual

Feb 24, 2026In Committee
Res 0210-2026

Resolution condemning the fatal shootings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration authorities

Feb 12, 2026Updated
Res 0209-2026

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.9802/S.8783, in relation to establishing a program to address the legalization of specified accessory dwelling units in a city with a population of one million or more

Feb 12, 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 Shekar Krishnan's service in District 25.