New York City Council | Carl Wilson District 3

New York City’s legislative branch and municipal council

About New York City Council

The New York City Council is the legislative branch of New York City government. It writes and votes on local laws, negotiates and adopts the city budget, oversees municipal agencies, reviews land use, and represents constituents through 51 elected Council Members. council.nyc.gov Carl Wilson represents Manhattan’s District 3, which includes Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards, Midtown, Times Square, Chelsea, the West Village, Hudson Square, and nearby neighborhoods. council.nyc.gov

What they do

The Council develops and considers local legislation, conducts public hearings and agency oversight, participates in the city budget process, makes land-use decisions, and provides a constituent-facing government function through individual district offices. council.nyc.gov

Who they serve

The Council serves New York City residents, workers, businesses, visitors, community organizations, and city agencies through citywide policymaking and district-level representation. Council Member Carl Wilson’s District 3 office serves communities in western and central Manhattan, including Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards, Midtown, Times Square, Chelsea, the West Village, and Hudson Square. council.nyc.gov

Recent signals

Carl Wilson became the New York City Council Member for Manhattan District 3 in April 2026 after previously serving as a Community Board 4 liaison and chief of staff in the Council. council.nyc.gov
The Council’s official records list Wilson as a member of nine standing committees, including Housing and Buildings, Health, Consumer and Worker Protection, and Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation. legistar.council.nyc.gov
Wilson introduced Int. [contact hidden] in July 2026 to require an annual campaign, searchable map, and annual Museum Week to promote arts and cultural institutions; the bill is listed as being in committee. legistar.council.nyc.gov
Wilson co-sponsored Int. [contact hidden], enacted July 30, 2026, establishing a rental assistance voucher program subject to appropriation and administered by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. legistar.council.nyc.gov

Reasons to get in touch

District 3’s representation changed in April 2026 when Carl Wilson became its Council Member, creating a relevant context for discussions about constituent services, district priorities, and transition planning. council.nyc.gov
Wilson serves on committees covering housing, health, consumer and worker protection, sanitation, government operations, higher education, mental health, general welfare, and combating hate; these assignments create distinct policy areas for subject-matter discussions. legistar.council.nyc.gov
Wilson introduced legislation in July 2026 that would require a citywide campaign and searchable map to promote arts and cultural institutions, making cultural access and public engagement relevant policy topics. legistar.council.nyc.gov
Wilson co-sponsored legislation enacted July 30, 2026, establishing a rental assistance voucher program for qualifying low-income households, making housing stability and program implementation relevant areas of discussion. legistar.council.nyc.gov

Questions worth asking them

What implementation issues does the office expect to be most important as New York City establishes the new rental assistance voucher program?
What outcomes would the office use to evaluate the proposed citywide campaign and searchable map for arts and cultural institutions?
Which District 3 issues are receiving the greatest volume of constituent attention during the office’s first year?