The Manhattan Borough President serves as the chief advocate and representative for the Borough of Manhattan in New York City’s government. The Borough President plays a key role in decisions about land use, makes significant policy proposals, has significant appointments across City government, and serves as the primary liaison to Community Boards. The Borough President also oversees a portion of the City’s capital funding and plays a major role in the City’s annual budgeting process.
Units within the MBPO include:
- Community Affairs: Serving as the chief liaisons and support system for Manhattan’s 12 Community Boards
- Land Use and Planning: Advising on major land use/rezoning matters within Manhattan and maintaining the borough's topographical bureau
- Policy: Analyzing and proposing policy to provide better service to Manhattan
- Capital Projects and Budget: Disbursing capital and discretionary funding to organizations providing services within Manhattan
- Communications: Overseeing the Borough President's public presence
- Constituent Services: Assisting Manhattan residents with accessing City government and services
- Special Events: Planning and executing community-focused events responsive to the office priorities and reflective of the diversity of Manhattan's communities
The Borough President is committed to a Borough President’s Office that is accessible, responsive, and deeply connected to the community. He believes the best policies are shaped by the people they serve, and that every New Yorker deserves to be heard, respected, and represented. Under his leadership, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office will continue to fight for opportunity, fairness, and a thriving future for every neighborhood in the borough.