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Borough President is a title for an elective office in each of the five boroughs of New York City. The office of Borough President was created in the consolidation of 1898 to balance centralization with local authority. Each Borough President had a powerful administrative role derived from having a vote on the New York City Board of Estimate, which was responsible for creating and approving the city's budget and proposals for land use.

Role and Responsibilities

The Borough President's role includes acting as an advocate for the entire borough at the mayoral agencies, the City Council, the New York state government, and corporations. Borough Presidents currently have a role in the city budget process, land use, municipal appointments, and community boards.

Borough Presidents

Each of the five boroughs of New York City—Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island—has its Borough President. The Borough Presidents are currently advisory and have a small discretionary budget to spend on projects within their boroughs.

History

The office of Borough President was created in the consolidation of 1898 to balance centralization with local authority. Each Borough President had a powerful administrative role derived from having a vote on the New York City Board of Estimate, which was responsible for creating and approving the city's budget and proposals for land use.

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Howard Golden, Brooklyn Borough President

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Vanessa Gibson
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Antonio Reynoso
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Mark Levine, 2023
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Donovan Richards, 2022
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