Lincoln Restler

Councilmember Lincoln Restler is running for re-election to represent District 33 in the New York City Council. Since taking office, Restler has made climate action a central priority of his work, launching the first-ever district-level Climate Action Plan with 50 targeted initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and make District 33 a model for sustainability in Brooklyn and beyond.

Restler has spearheaded a district-wide tree planting initiative, aiming to fill every available street tree bed by 2027 to expand the urban canopy and improve air quality. He has also worked to support Local Law 97 compliance, hosting sustainable building resource fairs and technical assistance workshops to help building owners transition to energy-efficient, low-emission systems.

Beyond buildings, Restler has expanded protected bike lanes, advocated for mass transit investments, and been a strong proponent of congestion pricing to reduce traffic and emissions. With climate change as a driving force behind his legislative efforts, Restler if re-elected will remain committed to making District 33 a leader in urban sustainability and resilience.