Jumaane Williams Biography

Jumaane Williams (born May 11, 1976) is the Council member for the 45th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes Canarsie, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park and Midwood in Brooklyn. He currently serves as Deputy Leader of the New York City Council, and chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings. He is a running mate for Cynthia Nixon in the 2018 gubernatorial election.