Shahana Hanif

NYC Council Member

District 39 — Brooklyn

Term: Jan 2026 – Dec 2029

197 Bond Street, Ground Floor Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-499-1090 Fax: 718-499-1997 Satellite Office: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2:00PM-5:00PM 486 McDonald Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11218, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

718-499-1090

District39@council.nyc.gov

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Voting HistoryEvery vote this term

C72/ 100

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650 votes tracked

How it's scored

Participation98%

Legislative Effectiveness46%

Legislative Activity100%

Committee Attendance88%

Ethics Record100%

Conduct60%

Hate & Bias Record100%

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Documented Positions

Israel & Palestine

Hanif has been an outspoken supporter of the Palestinian cause. In October 2023 she was arrested at a Gaza ceasefire rally, has described Israel's actions as "genocide," voiced support for campus divestment protesters, voted against a "End Jew Hatred" day resolution in 2023, and endorsed the Leave It Blank campaign protesting U.S. military support for Israel.

2023Source

Reproductive Rights

Hanif sponsored and passed the NYC Abortion Rights Act during her tenure on the City Council.

2024Source

Policing & Public Safety

Hanif led a Progressive Caucus effort to reduce NYPD funding, requesting members commit to "do everything we can to reduce the size and scope of the NYPD," which led 15 members to leave the caucus. Her office has stated that involving police in public safety situations would "only escalate."

2023Source

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