NYC Council Introduction 936

intro.nyc/0936-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Establishment of a department of coastal protection.
Status: Committee Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Sponsored by James F. Gennaro
Introduced: June 11, 2026

This bill would create a Department of Coastal Protection, headed by a Commissioner of Coastal Protection. The Commissioner would be responsible for developing policies and programs relating to coastal protection measures in the City and educating the public about such coastal protection measures.