Queens Borough President Melinda Katz was elected
to office in 2013 and sworn in as the 19th Queens Borough President in January
of 2014. In her capacity as Queens Borough President, she is empowered by the
New York City Charter to advocate for the needs of the 2.3 million residents in
the Borough of Queens.
The Borough of Queens is the most diverse county
in the nation, with 48% of its residents foreign born, representing more than
120 countries and speaking more than 135 languages. The Queens Borough
President aims to address many of the long-standing issues faced in the borough
through the creation of public policy, capital improvements, and community
advocacy.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz was elected to office in 2013 and sworn in as the 19th Queens Borough President in January of 2014. In her capacity as Queens Borough President, she is empowered by the New York City Charter to advocate…
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