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Brad Lander (D)

New York City Council Member

DemocratFormerNew York City

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What Lander did for people

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Building big tax-break apartments pays at least $42.03 an hour in wages and benefits
Proposed by Brad Lander (D).
Proposed it
Working now.
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App delivery workers earn at least $22.13 an hour before tips
Carried by Brad Lander (D) and Sandy Nurse (D).
Sponsored it
Under threat. As of Nov. 11, 2026.
A pending case can't cost you an NYC job without a fair review
Carried by Jumaane Williams (D).
Co-sponsored it
Working now.
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Fast food chains in NYC can't fire you without a good reason
Carried by Brad Lander (D).
Sponsored it
Working now.

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From left: Chi Ossé (D), Bill Stanley (R), and Louise Lucas (D).

From left: Chi Ossé (D), Bill Stanley (R), Louise Lucas (D), Emmett Hanger (R), and Michelle Hinchey (D).

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