Ty Hankerson
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
Council Member Ty Hankerson represents City Council District 28, encompassing the Queens neighborhoods of South Jamaica, South Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, and South Ozone Park. Born in South Ozone Park and raised throughout the district, he previously served as District Chief of Staff to NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams and as Community Outreach Director in the same office. His work focuses on building neighborhood coalitions among civic associations, faith leaders, small businesses, and youth organizations to hold city agencies accountable and ensure District 28 receives equitable resources.
- Career
- District Chief of Staff and Community Outreach Director to NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams
Policy Priorities
- Community Coalition Building — Built partnerships among civic associations, faith leaders, small business corridors, and youth organizations to hold city agencies accountable.
- Equitable Resource Distribution — Worked to ensure District 28 receives its fair share of city resources and services.
- Government Accountability — Focused on delivering effective government services to all residents regardless of background.
Issue Stances
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Issue Stances
Legislative Record
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
Requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines
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
Regulating the police department’s response to first amendment events
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
A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts
A Local Law in relation to workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals, and providing for the repeal thereof
Resolution condemning the fatal shootings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration authorities
Conduct & Ethics
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 Ty Hankerson's service in District 28.