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Local law · Int 0547-2024

Establishing an office of climate resiliency

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing an office of climate resiliency

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Justin L. Brannan

Summary

This bill would establish an Office of Climate Resiliency, headed by a Director of Climate Resiliency. The Director would be responsible for developing policies and programs relating to climate resiliency measures in the City, educating the public about such climate resiliency measures, supporting City agencies in preparing for climate change, developing the citywide climate adaptation plan, and developing climate resiliency design guidelines for City capital projects.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Cosponsors

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, James F. Gennaro and 5 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 7, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Mar 7, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

    NYC Council