Amanda C. Farías
Council Member, District 18 (Bronx)
Amanda C. Farías is a Council Member, District 18 (Bronx). Democrat.
- Party
- Democrat
- Level
- City
- Member since
- 2026-01-01
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 718 792-1140
- Office
- 778 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
- Neighborhoods
- Castle Hill, Clason Point, Harding Park, Parkchester, Unionport, Soundview, Westchester Square
- Bills sponsored (city)
- 51
- Bills co-sponsored (city)
- 247
- Campaign raised (2025)
- $184,407
- Contributions (2025)
- 700
- Lobbied by (since 2024)
- 127 clients
- Discretionary sponsored (FY2022-2027)
- $13,449,000 · 183 organizations
Represents
- City Council District 18 NYC Council district
Chair of
- Committee on Women and Gender Equity Committee
Sits on committees
- City Council Council
- Committee on Economic Development Committee
- Committee on Education Committee
- Committee on Finance Committee
- Committee on Land Use Committee
- Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee
- Committee on Technology Committee
- Committee on Hospitals Committee
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection Committee
Overlapping representatives
- José M. Serrano State Senator, District 29
- Nathalia Fernandez State Senator, District 34
- Emérita Torres Assembly Member, District 85
- Karines Reyes Assembly Member, District 87
- Vanessa Gibson Bronx Borough President
Community boards in district
- Bronx Community Board 9 Community Board
- Bronx Community Board 10 Community Board
Bills they sponsored
- Res 0549-2026 NYCHA to eliminate pet policy restrictions based solely on a dog’s breed, weight, and the number of pets in a household, while maintaining its pet registration requirements. Committee
- Int 0969-2026 Public education campaign on appointing a health care agent and personal representative of an estate before high-risk medical procedures. Committee
- Int 0932-2026 Creating education on estate planning for people contemplating high-risk medical procedures. Committee
- Int 0933-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to identifying all vacant and underutilized municipally-owned sites that would be suitable for the development of renewable energy and Committee
- Int 0913-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to raising the maximum age for taking a civil service examination to become a police officer Enacted
- Res 0462-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation in relation to assault following documented harassment, coercion, or intimidation Committee
- Res 0461-2026 Establishing the crime of doxing of an individual where a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about an individual publicly available with certain intent. Committee
- Res 0440-2026 Declaring April 28 as Willie Colón Day. Laid Over in Committee
- Res 0441-2026 Resolution declaring November 25 as the “International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” in honor of the Mirabal sisters Committee
- Int 0816-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the documentation of housing history required as part of a family’s application for shelter Committee
- M 0054-2026 By Council Member Farías: Pursuant to Rule 11.20(b) of the Council Rules and Section 19-160.2 of the New York City Administrative Code, the Council resolves that the action of the Department of Transportation approving a Adopted
- Res 0392-2026 The Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act (S.9274/A.10381). Adopted
- Res 0393-2026 Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.R.7467/S.3815, also known as Virginia’s Law, in relation to eliminating the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits filed by Laid Over in Committee
- Res 0352-2026 DEFIANCE Act of 2025. (H.R. 3562) Laid Over in Committee
- Int 0729-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring pharmacies and food retail stores to staff self-service checkout areas and impose a 15-item maximum for self-service checkout Committee
- Int 0694-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to agency outreach to businesses in minority- and women-owned business enterprise categories for which agencies fail to achieve Committee
- Int 0533-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a good food purchasing program Committee
- Int 0534-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the review of certain parking signs and a utilization study of parking reserved for commercial vehicles Committee
- Res 0183-2026 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain Adopted
- Res 0184-2026 Resolution declaring October 3 as Korean Cultural Awareness Day annually in the City of New York to commemorate the mythological beginning of the Korean people and to celebrate their continued pride in their shared Committee
Bills they co-sponsored
- Int 1015-2026 Abatement of taxation for alterations and improvements to certain multiple dwellings. Committee
- Int 1018-2026 Establishing a residence privacy protection program for city elected officials. Committee
- Res 0602-2026 Portable solar generation devices (S.8512-C/A.9111-C). Committee
- Res 0606-2026 Declaring the month of August as Black Pride Month. Committee
- Res 0607-2026 Declaring September as African Immigrant Heritage Month. Committee
- Int 0998-2026 Limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings. Committee
- Res 0561-2026 Utility companies that service New York City and the New York State Public Service Commission to pursue and approve a freeze on utility rates for New York City residents. Committee
- Int 0978-2026 Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Committee
- Res 0538-2026 Famed New York City locations to be ceremonially named for one year in honor of the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks. Adopted
- Int 0956-2026 The naming of 103 thoroughfares and public places. Enacted
- Res 0525-2026 Celebrating the “Knicks in five” as the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA Championship. Adopted
- Res 0536-2026 Declaring June 13 as New York Knicks Day. Adopted
- Int 0960-2026 Quarterly reporting on data breaches of algorithmic tools in schools. Committee
- Int 0959-2026 Annual reporting on algorithmic tools approved for use in schools. Committee
- Res 0537-2026 Celebrating the historical documents that contributed to the birth of the United States of America and are on display at the New York Public Library as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary events. Adopted
- Res 0527-2026 Commemorating the pivotal political and military role of New York City in the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago. Adopted
- Int 0957-2026 Rip current signs at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation. Committee
- Res 0528-2026 Amend the Education Law, in relation to requiring instruction on the history, contributions, and experiences of people of African descent in public schools. Adopted
- Int 0937-2026 The operation of horse-drawn carriages. Committee
- Res 0508-2026 Recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration. Adopted
Funding by source (2025)
NYC Campaign Finance Board
- Individuals $138,116
- PACs & political committees $45,791
- Other / employer / unknown $500
Campaign funds raised by election cycle
- 2025 $184,407
- 2023 $62,112
- 2021 $71,333
- 2017 $48,195
Outside spending (2025 race)
NYC Campaign Finance Board, Independent Expenditure Disclosures
- Affordable New York $27,692
Lobbying — who lobbied this member
- 1160-1178 Pugsley Avenue LLC via Akerman LLP · 2026
- American Hotel & Lodging Association in-house · 2026
- Bally's Corporation via Allied Government Affairs LLC · 2026
- Bridges From School to Work, Inc. via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- City Year, Inc. via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- Community Food Advocates, Inc. in-house · 2026
- Equifax Inc. via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- Family Legal Care, Inc. via Greenberg Traurig, LLP · 2026
- Fordham University in-house · 2026
- Graham Windham via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- I Have A Dream Foundation via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- Macerich Management Company via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- Mihata Corp. via Goldman Harris LLC · 2026
- National Strategies, LLC for the benefit of Pure Storage, Inc. via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- National Supermarket Association via CMW Strategies LLC · 2026
- Opportunity Charter School via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- Partnership with Children, Inc. via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- Red Bull North America, Inc. via Moonshot Strategies LLC · 2026
- Retail Council of New York State, Inc. in-house · 2026
Who shares their backers?
Other council members tied to the same lobbying clients, PACs, or outside spenders. Ranked so a backer shared by only a few members counts for more than one shared by many; the actual shared ties are shown. A pattern in the money and lobbying, not a claim of coordination.
- Julie Menin 45 shared lobbying clients · 19 shared PACs
- Kevin C. Riley 34 shared lobbying clients · 14 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers 19 shared lobbying clients · 24 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Eric Dinowitz 27 shared lobbying clients · 14 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Lynn C. Schulman 18 shared lobbying clients · 17 shared PACs
- Pierina Ana Sanchez 21 shared lobbying clients · 12 shared PACs
- Gale A. Brewer 20 shared lobbying clients · 8 shared PACs
- Crystal Hudson 20 shared lobbying clients · 14 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
Who's connected to them through more than one channel?
Outside interests connected to this official through more than one independent channel — drawn straight from the records the rest of the site already shows. “Lobbied them” = a lobbying filing that named the member. “Outside spending” = an independent-expenditure committee the interest funds spent in
- Allied Universal Security Services Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Bard College Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Birch Family Services, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Bridges From School to Work, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Chess-in-the-Schools, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- City Year, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Council on the Environment, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Education Through Music, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Fordham University Lobbied them; contracts at 2 agencies in their committees' jurisdiction
- LIC COM LLC Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- MTX Group Inc Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- MV Transportation, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- New Visions for Public Schools, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- New York Asian Women's Center, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Opportunity Charter School Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Partnership with Children, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- SL Green Realty Corp. with SL Green Management LLC as an affiliate payor Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Teachers College, Columbia University Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
Discretionary funding they sponsored
Organizations this member steered City Council discretionary (member-item) money to (FY2022-2027), largest first. From the Council's Schedule C funded disclosure (FY2020 and later, where the sponsoring member is named). Organizations with a profile here link through.
- Regional Aid for Interim Needs, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 14 awards $460,000
- Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless FY2023-2027 · 7 awards $455,000
- Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club FY2022-2027 · 21 awards $425,000
- Council on the Environment, Inc. FY2023-2027 · 11 awards $400,000
- Urban Justice Center FY2022-2027 · 18 awards $350,000
- Midtown Management Group FY2022-2027 · 19 awards $345,000
- Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New York FY2022-2027 · 18 awards $305,000
- Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 13 awards $266,000
- Center for Employment Opportunities FY2022-2026 · 6 awards $265,000
- Department of Parks and Recreation FY2022-2027 · 9 awards $260,000
- Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 10 awards $247,000
- New York Botanical Garden FY2022-2027 · 12 awards $243,000
- BAFA - Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 10 awards $209,300
- Phipps Neighborhoods, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 11 awards $206,500
- Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, Inc FY2022-2027 · 11 awards $203,000
- Health & Hospitals Corporation FY2023-2027 · 5 awards $190,000
- Youth Ministries For Peace and Justice FY2022-2027 · 11 awards $189,500
- Society Of Educational Arts, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 9 awards $185,000
- Good Shepherd Services FY2023-2027 · 10 awards $180,500
- Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), Inc. FY2022-2027 · 7 awards $180,000