City Council elects its Brooklyn delegation chairs
Several newcomers to the City Council now lead the legislative body’s Brooklyn delegation. Councilmember Carlos Menchaca of Sunset Park and Red Hook will serve as co-chair, alongside returning Councilmember Darlene Mealy of Bed-Stuy, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East Flatbush and Crown Heights.
Menchaca received more votes than Councilmember Stephen Levin to take over the co-chairpersonship from Councilmember David Greenfield, who has moved on to serve as chair of the Council’s Land Use Committee.
Chairs of the Brooklyn delegation represent the borough in helping to negotiate the city’s budget.