Council Member Cumbo

Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo represents the 35th District in the New York City Council, which includes Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. She has a strong background in arts and cultural management, having worked at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She founded the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and has been a strong advocate for cultural equity and women's issues. In her role as a council member, she has passed legislation on a wide range of issues, including tenants' rights, public safety, and campaign finance reform. She is also known for her work in addressing gun violence and advocating for minority and women-owned businesses.