Susan Zhuang
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
Susan Zhuang was born in Baipu, China, and came to the United States in 2008 as an international student. She earned a bachelor's degree in finance from SUNY Oswego and an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana. She has served the diverse communities of Southern Brooklyn for over a decade, including as Chief of Staff in Assemblyman William Colton's Office starting in 2014.
- Career
- Chief of Staff, NYS Assemblyman William Colton's Office; community organizer and public servant
- Education
- B.S. in Finance, State University of New York at Oswego; MBA, University of Southern Indiana
Policy Priorities
- Public Safety — Advocates for public safety as a pressing issue for Southern Brooklyn communities.
- Equitable Education — Advocates for equitable education access for under-represented families.
- Housing — Advocates for housing issues affecting Southern Brooklyn communities.
- Senior Services — Has helped senior citizens file tax returns using her finance background, and continues to advocate for senior services.
- Civic Engagement & Voter Education — Active member of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association; dedicated to voter education, youth leadership, and civic engagement.
- Community Organizing — Has organized numerous community protests, meetings, and hearings on behalf of under-represented families in Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, and Sunset Park.
Issue Stances
Sourced from public statements, council votes, and news coverage via AI research. Verify with primary sources.
Issue Stances
Legislative Record
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation authorizing property tax incentives for property owners who dedicate twenty percent of existing housing stock to senior citizens and individuals experiencing homelessness
Creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign
Installing safety signs near schools
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
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
Reporting on and assisting employers with the New York state secure choice savings program
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
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.1499/S.1179, which would provide long term care benefits for eligible residents
Conduct & Ethics
Zhuang was arrested and charged with biting NYPD Deputy Chief Frank DiGiacomo during a July 2024 protest against a proposed homeless shelter. Criminal charges were dropped in April 2025 after she completed a restorative justice course.
In February 2024, Zhuang used her official government email account to solicit donations for Asian American Community Empowerment (BRACE), a local advocacy group she was affiliated with, in a potential violation of state ethics laws.
A 2025 New York Times investigation found that overseas Chinese hometown associations with ties to the PRC government raised over $20,000 for Zhuang's re-election campaign, and that she directed more than $300,000 in city discretionary funds to associations that supported her and had close connections to Beijing.
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 Susan Zhuang's service in District 43.