Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections held hearings and voted on two mayoral nominees for the NYC Board of Health. The committee voted to disapprove both Mitchell Katz's reappointment and Dave Chokshi's appointment to the Board of Health.

Key Decisions

  • Mitchell Katz reappointment to NYC Board of Health Disapproved
  • Dave Chokshi appointment to NYC Board of Health Disapproved
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Agenda

  1. M 0182-2025 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Mitchell Katz to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his reappointment to the New York City Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. M 0184-2025 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Dave Chokshi to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Roll Call
  4. M 0182-2025 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Mitchell Katz to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his reappointment to the New York City Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Disapproved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Disapproved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  5. M 0184-2025 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Dave Chokshi to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 31 and 553 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Disapproved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Disapproved by Committee approved by Roll Call.