Elected Official

“Ben represents a new generation of political leaders for the city of New York, one dedicated to economic empathy, legislative transparency, and progressive reform. He will bring new energy and bold ideas to the City Council,” said Congressman Nadler, who has represented Manhattan and Brooklyn in Congress since 1992.

A progressive trailblazer, Rep. Nadler has represented Manhattan and Brooklyn in Congress since 1992 after serving 15 years in the State Assembly. He is the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Congressman Nadler is also a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. 

"Ben shares many of the concerns I have prioritized in the Comptroller's office, including promoting transparency in the budgeting process and establishing controls to prevent waste and fraud. His commitment to keeping government accountable to the people he represents will bring positive change for the voters in his district and the City as a whole,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli.

Comptroller DiNapoli was elected to the Assembly in 1987 and was appointed the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York in 2007.  He has been a key figure in budget reform in Albany. His life of public service started when he was elected as a trustee of the Mineola Board of Education, becoming the first 18-year old in New York State to hold public office. He’s been making government more accountable and transparent to the people for more than 35 years.