Brad Lander assumed office as New York City Comptroller in January 2022. As Comptroller, Lander serves as New York City’s chief financial officer, leading an office of roughly 800 public servants in their work. Lander previously served 12 years in the City Council representing the 39th district, where he co-founded the Council’s Progressive Caucus. He has also served as the director of the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Pratt Center for Community Development.