Kamillah M. Hanks proudly serves as the New York City Council Member for the North Shore of Staten Island. Elected in 2021 with 57% of the vote in a competitive race, Council Member Hanks has delivered tangible results, securing $61 million in funding for schools, parks, healthcare, cultural organizations, first responders, and non-profits. Partnering with Mayor Eric Adams, she helped secure a historic $426 million investment to revitalize the North Shore waterfront, creating accessible spaces, economic opportunities, and affordable housing.

 

A lifelong Staten Islander and mother of four, Kamillah has been a steadfast advocate for sensible development that respects neighborhood character while fostering economic growth. She has championed local businesses through policies that support entrepreneurship and job creation and worked to enhance educational opportunities for students across the North Shore.

 

Kamillah’s commitment to her community spans over two decades. She is the founder of the Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership, an initiative boosting cultural and economic development in Stapleton and surrounding neighborhoods. Additionally, she pioneered Staten Island’s first YouthBuild program, providing out-of-school and out-of-work young adults with vocational training, leadership development, and life skills. In 2018, YouthBuild Staten Island earned $1.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.

During the pandemic, Kamillah partnered with small business owners and YouthBuild students to manufacture and donate over 5,000 face shields to frontline workers across Staten Island and New York City.

 

With a background in marketing and finance, over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, and a record of transformative leadership, Council Member Kamillah Hanks remains dedicated to building a safer, more inclusive, and prosperous future for the North Shore of Staten Island.