Quick Info
| Profession | New York City Council Member |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chi Ajani Ossé |
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| Occupation | Politician and activist |
| Current Position | New York City Council Member for the 36th District (Bedford-Stuyvesant and North Crown Heights) |
| Elected | 2021, at age 23, youngest member and first Gen-Z member |
| Key Roles | Co-Chair of Brooklyn Delegation and LGBTQIA+ Caucus |
Personal Life
| Background | Born and raised in Brooklyn; described by mother Akim Vann as her most 'challenging child' |
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Family
| Mother | Akim Vann |
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| Father | Reggie Ossé (Combat Jack, hip hop journalist and attorney, died 2017) |
| Grandfather | Teddy Vann (Grammy award-winning music producer and songwriter) |
Career
| Early Career | Party promoter hosting events at venues like Public Hotel rooftop and Paul’s Cocktail Lounge |
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| Political Entry | Organizer and prominent figure in Black Lives Matter movement; spoke at BLM protest on June 1, 2020; co-founder of Warriors in the Garden activist group |
| Candidacy | Announced run for NYC Council on Juneteenth 2020 (age 22); won Democratic primary in June 2021 against four opponents; unopposed in general election |
| Recent Activity | Introduced bill on Instagram in May 2024, passed council in November 2024; passed legislation for anti-overdose medication in bars and nightlife; passed legislative package against rats; passed Intro 360, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, ending exploitative broker fees for tenants |
| Political Affiliation | Joined Democratic Socialists of America |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prior to politics, known as a well-known party promoter in NYC | |
| 2. Entered politics after speaking at his third Black Lives Matter protest ever on June 1, 2020 | |
| 3. Announced candidacy just 18 days after that speech | |
| 4. Graduated from Friends Seminary in 2016; attended Chapman University in California but left after father's death in 2017 |