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 |
Latest News about Chi Ossé
23/04/2026
Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn while protesting the eviction of a constituent in his district. Police charged him with disorderly conduct and obstruction-related offenses, and he was later released the same day. His office said he was trying to help a longtime Bedford-Stuyvesant resident facing eviction.
17/11/2025
Chi Ossé filed paperwork that suggested a possible congressional primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York's 8th District. He later said he was not running for Congress, but the filing and public comments drew significant attention because of his role as a prominent progressive city council member.
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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 |
| Re-election | Won re-election to NYC Council District 36 on November 7, 2023; current term ends January 1, 2026 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chiosse/ | |
| https://x.com/CMChiOsse | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chi-oss%C3%A9-b195b8190 |
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 |