Meet Democrat Elizabeth Lewinsohn
Elizabeth Lewinsohn is a dedicated public servant, mother, and lifelong New Yorker running for City Council District 1. As a proud Lower Manhattan resident of 15 years, she has proven that when you bring people together and listen, you can get real things done. Now, Elizabeth is running for City Council because Downtown deserves results to keep our neighborhood safe and city affordable.
As Chair of Gotham Park, Elizabeth is leading the transformation of a groundbreaking public space at the Manhattan landing of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Responding to our community's urgent need for accessible green space, she has worked tirelessly with community leaders and elected officials to secure millions in public and private funding, successfully opening the park's first segment in 2023. Elizabeth has proven her ability to bring together diverse stakeholders and deliver tangible results for our neighborhood.
Elizabeth's commitment to community service extends to her 12 years on Community Board 1, where she has served as Chair of the Tribeca Committee and on the Executive Committee as Secretary of the Board and as Chair of the Personnel Committee. She works closely with residents and City agencies on crucial issues from land use and zoning to budget allocation and service delivery in Lower Manhattan, ensuring our community's voice is heard in every decision that affects our daily lives.
Drawing on her prior experience as the Director of Policy and Plans for the NYPD's Counterterrorism Bureau, Elizabeth understands the complex challenges facing our city and how to keep our communities safe. She has dedicated her career to public service, from developing critical homeland security policies to seeking new safe places for families to live and thrive.
In the City Council, Elizabeth will bring her hands-on leadership style to every corner of the district. She will bring people together, listening to residents to identify and solve local challenges. Because every community in Lower Manhattan deserves the basics from city government: safe streets, a commitment to more affordable housing, and collaborative leadership.
Elizabeth lives in the Civic Center neighborhood of Lower Manhattan with her family.