BRAD MR. LANDER

Career Timeline & Background

• District 39 - Shahana Hanif " /> --> Skip to main content End Google Tag Manager (noscript) --> New York City Council " /> --> Search for: Speaker Council Members Budget Committees Land Use Legislation Press Room Photos Press Releases Livestream Speaker Council Members Budget Committees Land Use Legislation Press Room Photos Press Releases Livestream Translate this page ✕ Google Translate District 39 Shahana Hanif Kensington, Borough Park, Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and the Columbia Waterfront --> Council Member Shahana Hanif represents New York City’s 39th Council District, which includes parts of Kensington, Borough Park, Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and the Columbia Waterfront. She is the first Bangladeshi and Muslim woman elected to the New York City Council and the first woman to represent the 39th District. Born and raised in the 39th District to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, Council Member Hanif has dedicated her career to advocating for working-class families and advancing a city built on care, equity, and safety.
• New York City Council District 39 - Shahana Hanif " /> --> Skip to main content End Google Tag Manager (noscript) --> New York City Council " /> --> Search for: Speaker Council Members Budget Committees Land Use Legislation Press Room Photos Press Releases Livestream Speaker Council Members Budget Committees Land Use Legislation Press Room Photos Press Releases Livestream Translate this page ✕ Google Translate District 39 Shahana Hanif Kensington, Borough Park, Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and the Columbia Waterfront --> Council Member Shahana Hanif represents New York City’s 39th Council District, which includes parts of Kensington, Borough Park, Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and the Columbia Waterfront.
• She is the first Bangladeshi and Muslim woman elected to the New York City Council and the first woman to represent the 39th District.
• Funding context: Imported from FEC filings. Raised funds: Yes. First filing: 2025-12-10. Last filing: 2025-12-10.

Policy Positions

• A progressive, Lander was elected to the New York City Council in 2009, serving for 12 years, and later serving as Deputy Leader for Policy.
• Her personal battle with Lupus, diagnosed at age 17, and her experiences with the challenging healthcare system and City services, inspired her commitment to public service.
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• LANDER has a current filing for House in NY according to Federal Election Commission.
• A filing does not by itself establish ballot qualification.
• The profile lists Democratic party affiliation.

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