39th district (New York City Council)

39th district (New York City Council) is a district in the New York City Council, representing neighborhoods such as Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope, and Windsor Terrace in Brooklyn. The district is currently represented by Brad Lander, who has been a member of the New York City Council since 2009, and has also served as the New York City Comptroller nominee in the 2021 New York City Comptroller election. The 39th district is part of Brooklyn Community Board 6 and Brooklyn Community Board 7, which also cover parts of the 33rd district (New York City Council) and the 35th district (New York City Council).

● Geography

The 39th district is located in western Brooklyn, and includes the neighborhoods of Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope, and Windsor Terrace. The district is bounded by the Gowanus Canal to the north, Prospect Park to the east, the Belt Parkway to the south, and the New York Harbor to the west. The district is also home to several parks, including the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, and the Owl's Head Park. The 39th district is part of the New York State Assembly's 52nd district (New York State Assembly) and the New York State Senate's 25th district (New York State Senate).

● History

The 39th district has a long history of representation in the New York City Council, dating back to the early 20th century. The district has been represented by several notable council members, including David Yassky, who served as the council member for the 33rd district and later as the New York City Comptroller nominee in the 2009 New York City Comptroller election. The district has also been represented by Bill de Blasio, who served as the council member for the 39th district from 2002 to 2009, and later as the Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. The 39th district has also been part of several notable events, including the 2013 New York City mayoral election and the 2020 United States presidential election.

● Election Results

The 39th district has been a stronghold for the Democratic Party (United States), with council members such as Brad Lander and Bill de Blasio winning elections by large margins. In the 2017 New York City Council election, Brad Lander won the election with over 80% of the vote, defeating his opponent, Nicole Torres, who was endorsed by the Working Families Party. The district has also been part of several notable elections, including the 2018 New York State Senate election and the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New York.

● Representatives

The 39th district has been represented by several notable council members, including Brad Lander, Bill de Blasio, and David Yassky. The district is currently represented by Brad Lander, who has been a member of the New York City Council since 2009. Other notable representatives from the district include Nydia Velázquez, who represents the 7th congressional district of New York in the United States House of Representatives, and Jabari Brisport, who represents the 25th district (New York State Senate) in the New York State Senate.

● Demographics

The 39th district is a diverse neighborhood, with a population of over 150,000 people, according to the United States Census Bureau. The district has a high percentage of White Americans, with over 60% of the population identifying as white. The district also has a significant population of Hispanic and Latino Americans, with over 20% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The district is also home to several notable institutions, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Museum, and the New York University Tandon School of Engineering.

● Election District Boundaries

The 39th district is bounded by the Gowanus Canal to the north, Prospect Park to the east, the Belt Parkway to the south, and the New York Harbor to the west. The district is part of Brooklyn Community Board 6 and Brooklyn Community Board 7, which also cover parts of the 33rd district (New York City Council) and the 35th district (New York City Council). The district is also part of the New York State Assembly's 52nd district (New York State Assembly) and the New York State Senate's 25th district (New York State Senate). The district's boundaries have been changed several times over the years, with the most recent changes occurring in the 2020 United States redistricting cycle. Category:New York City Council districts