Rita C. Joseph
Council Member, District 40 (Brooklyn)
Rita C. Joseph is a Council Member, District 40 (Brooklyn). Democrat.
- Party
- Democrat
- Level
- City
- Member since
- 2022-01-01
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 718-287-8762
- Office
- 930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
- Neighborhoods
- Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Crown Heights South, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Wingate, Borough Park, Kensington, Flatbush, Ditmas Park, Parkville, East Flatbush, Prospect Park
- Bills sponsored (city)
- 24
- Bills co-sponsored (city)
- 167
- Campaign raised (2025)
- $130,245
- Contributions (2025)
- 836
- Matchable contributions (2025)
- $29,115
- Lobbied by (since 2024)
- 96 clients
- Discretionary sponsored (FY2022-2027)
- $13,107,000 · 231 organizations
Represents
- City Council District 40 NYC Council district
Chair of
- Committee on Higher Education Committee
Sits on committees
- City Council Council
- Committee on Education Committee
- Committee on Housing and Buildings Committee
- Committee on Public Safety Committee
- Committee on Oversight and Investigations Committee
- Committee on Immigration Committee
- Committee on Civil and Human Rights Committee
- Committee on Children and Youth Committee
- Committee on Disabilities Committee
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education Subcommittee
Overlapping representatives
- Zellnor Myrie State Senator, District 20
- Kevin S. Parker State Senator, District 21
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Assembly Member, District 42
- Brian Cunningham Assembly Member, District 43
- Robert C. Carroll Assembly Member, District 44
- Simcha Eichenstein Assembly Member, District 48
- Antonio Reynoso Brooklyn Borough President
Community boards in district
- Brooklyn Community Board 9 Community Board
- Brooklyn Community Board 12 Community Board
- Brooklyn Community Board 14 Community Board
- Brooklyn Community Board 17 Community Board
Bills they sponsored
- 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 0790-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on warming centers Enacted
- Int 0608-2026 A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of education to create a plan to administer specialized high schools admission tests on a school day Committee
- Int 0609-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarettes Committee
- Int 0610-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notification of intent to alter or demolish certain rent regulated housing accommodations Committee
- Int 0611-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of cameras on street sweepers to photograph and report parking, stopping or standing violations Committee
- Int 0613-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes Committee
- Int 0607-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation Committee
- Int 0606-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions Committee
- Int 0605-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre Committee
- Int 0604-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers Committee
- Int 0603-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a universal summer youth program plan Committee
- Int 0257-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic Enacted
- Res 1063-2025 Resolution designating November 12 annually as Sigma Gamma Rho Day in the City of New York to recognize the sorority’s commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service and to positive community impact Adopted
- M 0171-2025 By Council Member Joseph: 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
- Int 1360-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to outreach regarding youth programs provided by the police department Enacted
- Int 1359-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report on manifestation determination reviews Enacted
- Res 1018-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.3064/A.505, to require each District Leadership Team and School Leadership Team to include one student representative as a member Filed (End of Session)
- Res 1017-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.3067 and a companion bill in the Assembly, to establish a Citywide Educational Leadership Team Filed (End of Session)
- Res 1019-2025 Resolution calling upon the New York Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S3065/A512, which requires that District Leadership Teams operate under Open Meeting Law requirements. Filed (End of Session)
Bills they co-sponsored
- Int 1015-2026 Abatement of taxation for alterations and improvements to certain multiple dwellings. Committee
- Res 0591-2026 Condemning the United States Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Doe, which allowed the federal government to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. Committee
- Res 0602-2026 Portable solar generation devices (S.8512-C/A.9111-C). Committee
- Res 0607-2026 Declaring September as African Immigrant Heritage Month. Committee
- Int 0981-2026 A task force to study options and make recommendations for a plan to implement a municipal public bank. Committee
- Int 0956-2026 The naming of 103 thoroughfares and public places. Enacted
- 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
- Res 0497-2026 Prohibiting the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogation. (S.2667C/A.1670A) Committee
- Res 0496-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5568A /S.8319, known as the New York City Small Business Rent Stabilization Act, in relation to instituting a commercial rent Committee
- Int 0929-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a transparency report regarding New York city police department security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities Enacted
- Res 0498-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to postpone court proceedings as requested by individuals in the later stages of pregnancy Committee
- Res 0506-2026 Establishment of child care centers in every court in the unified court system. (A.5276) Committee
- Int 0905-2026 Giving qualified entities a first opportunity to submit a statement of interest and a first opportunity to purchase certain properties. Committee
- Int 0910-2026 Repeal section 28-103.22 of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to outreach on security grille visibility requirements, penalties for non-conforming security grilles and the retroactive application Enacted
- Res 0467-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, legislation, which would authorize the City of New York to establish a camera enforcement program to Committee
- 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
- Int 0908-2026 Digital verification of food protection certificates and penalties for failure to maintain a physical certificate on premises. Committee
- Int 0882-2026 Establishing a payment fund for freelance workers. Committee
- Int 0845-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines Laid Over in Committee
- Int 0844-2026 Licensing massage therapy businesses. Committee
Funding by source (2025)
NYC Campaign Finance Board
- Individuals $114,291
- PACs & political committees $14,904
- Other / employer / unknown $1,050
Campaign funds raised by election cycle
- 2025 $130,245
- 2023 $75,336
- 2021 $97,999
Outside spending (2025 race)
NYC Campaign Finance Board, Independent Expenditure Disclosures
- Affordable New York $29,507
Lobbying — who lobbied this member
- 364 Coney Island Ave LLC via Eric Palatnik, P.C. · 2026
- American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. for the benefit of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. and Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- American Heart Association, Inc. via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- BHRAGS Home Care, Corp. via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- Bridges From School to Work, Inc. via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- Brooklyn Museum via Bender Cantone Consulting, Inc. · 2026
- CAMBA, Inc. via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- Chevra Hatzalah via The Friedlander Group · 2026
- City Year, Inc. via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- Community Food Advocates, Inc. in-house · 2026
- CWA Local 1180 via The Advance Group Inc. · 2026
- Family Legal Care, Inc. via Greenberg Traurig, LLP · 2026
- Focus Property Group LLC via Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP · 2026
- Graham Windham via The Parkside Group, LLC · 2026
- Harlem Stage, Inc. via CoMadre Communications LLC · 2026
- Hayden AI Technologies Inc. via Tonio Burgos & Associates, Inc. · 2026
- Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, Inc. via Yoswein New York, Inc. · 2026
- Lunch Bunch Co via Moonshot Strategies LLC · 2026
- New Visions for Public Schools, Inc. via Kasirer LLC · 2026
- NIA Community Services Network, Inc. via Bender Cantone Consulting, Inc. · 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 33 shared lobbying clients · 9 shared PACs
- Gale A. Brewer 20 shared lobbying clients · 5 shared PACs
- Amanda C. Farías 18 shared lobbying clients · 11 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Lynn C. Schulman 17 shared lobbying clients · 10 shared PACs
- Eric Dinowitz 19 shared lobbying clients · 7 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Mercedes Narcisse 17 shared lobbying clients · 6 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Crystal Hudson 15 shared lobbying clients · 12 shared PACs · 1 shared outside spender
- Farah N. Louis 14 shared lobbying clients · 1 shared PAC · 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
- APICHA Community Health Center Lobbied them; contracts at 2 agencies in their committees' jurisdiction
- American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc Lobbied them; contracts at 2 agencies in their committees' jurisdiction
- American Composers Orchestra, 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
- Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Brooklyn Museum Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- CAMBA, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- CRC-Management Co. LLC Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Carrier Corporation Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Chess-in-the-Schools, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 2 agencies in their committees' jurisdiction
- City Year, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Cong Chasdei Lev Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- ConvergeOne, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Council on the Environment, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 2 agencies in their committees' jurisdiction
- Delos Living LLC for the benefit of International WELL Building Institute PBC Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Education Through Music, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Encore Support Services LLC Lobbied them; contracts at 1 agency in their committees' jurisdiction
- Family Legal Care, Inc. Lobbied them; contracts at 2 agencies in their committees' jurisdiction
- Food Education Fund, Inc. 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.
- Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless FY2022-2027 · 7 awards $735,394
- Department of Sanitation FY2022-2027 · 8 awards $414,488
- Center for Employment Opportunities FY2022-2027 · 5 awards $371,000
- Department of Parks and Recreation FY2022-2027 · 14 awards $305,000
- Council of People's Organization, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 26 awards $256,000
- Horticultural Society Of New York, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 21 awards $254,059
- BRIC Arts Media Brooklyn FY2022-2027 · 16 awards $225,000
- St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church FY2022-2027 · 14 awards $199,000
- Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 14 awards $192,000
- Dorchester Senior Citizens Center, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 13 awards $189,000
- Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush Inc FY2022-2027 · 18 awards $166,593
- Fenimore Senior Center, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 12 awards $164,000
- Elite Learners, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 15 awards $144,000
- Arab American Family Support Center FY2022-2027 · 12 awards $142,000
- Research Foundation of The City University of New York FY2022-2027 · 9 awards $140,000
- Haitian Americans United For Progress, Inc. FY2023-2027 · 14 awards $140,000
- Midtown Management Group FY2022-2027 · 7 awards $140,000
- Marquis Studios FY2022-2027 · 7 awards $140,000
- Trail Blazer Camps, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 10 awards $140,000
- Crown Heights Jewish Community Council, Inc. FY2022-2027 · 13 awards $139,750