New York City Council member representing District 15 in the central Bronx since 2021, covering Fordham, Belmont, East Tremont, West Farms, Van Nest, and Allerton. Son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic. Former tenant lawyer who defended Bronx residents in eviction cases. Graduate of CUNY School of Law.
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Oswald Feliz
City CouncilDemocrat
NY-NYC Council District 15 City Council
About
Family & Heritage
Son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic who arrived in the U.S. nearly 40 years ago. Born in New York City and raised in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. Attended local public schools including P.S. 46, M.S. 45, and Walton High School.
Political Career
Before Politics
Tenant rights attorney defending Bronx residents in eviction and landlord harassment cases; formed a tenant association of over 50 tenants and negotiated nearly $100,000 settlement for tenants; Legislative staffer for State Senator Gustavo Rivera; Worked on Congressman Adriano Espaillat's 2016 campaign; Adjunct professor at Hostos Community College teaching writing and reading
Education
P.S. 46; M.S. 45; Walton High School; Bronx Community College; B.A., Lehman College; J.D., CUNY School of Law
Key Issues & Priorities
Tenant rights and housing affordability
Education access and quality
Public safety
Home ownership promotion for long-time residents
Curbing gentrification in the Bronx