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A member of the Democratic Party, Lander is a progressive politician, and has been described as "one of the most left-leaning politicians in the city." Lander was first elected to the City Council in 2009, later serving as the Deputy Leader for Policy.
First elected to public office to represent Brooklyn’s District 39 in the the City Council in 2009, Brad co-founded the Council’s Progressive Caucus and has a strong track record of partnering with community advocates to win transformative change for a more just and equitable city.
Prior to being elected Comptroller in 2021, Lander spent 12 years in the City Council, where he co-founded the Council’s Progressive Caucus and won transformative changes to expand workers’ rights, secure tenant protections, create affordable housing, integrate and strengthen the district’s public schools, and make streets safer.
Jul 6, 2021 · July 6, 2021. Brad Lander, a member of the City Council from Brooklyn, declared victory on Tuesday evening over Corey Johnson, the council’s speaker, in the Democratic primary for New...
A community planner with 15 years experience in affordable housing and community development, Brad was a progressive leader in the City Council, passing groundbreaking legislation to protect tenants, expand workers rights, and bring accountability and transparency to city agencies. Learn more about Brad →. Brad’s Priorities.
Nov 2, 2021 · By Dana Rubinstein and Andy Newman. Published Nov. 2, 2021 Updated Nov. 9, 2021. Brad Lander, a three-term New York City councilman, won Tuesday’s race for city comptroller against Daby...
Nov 2, 2021 · Published Nov. 2, 2021 Updated Nov. 17, 2021. Share full article. Here’s what we know: Eric Adams will be the city’s second Black mayor, and Alvin Bragg will be Manhattan’s first Black district...
