The Gowanus Oversight Task Force is a diverse and representative group of community volunteer stakeholders that help advance a more just, inclusive and resilient Gowanus. The Task Force is supported by James Lima Planning + Development and the office of Council Member Shahana Hanif (District 39).

Please check back here for opportunities to join the task force as a member.

For recent press updates, navigate to the Task Force’s Press page.

Task Force Membership + Committees

The Task Force has a total of six committees that meet on a regular basis. They include: Housing, Sustainability + Resiliency, Open Space + Waterfront Access, Economic + Workforce Development, Public Infrastructure, and Communications. Committees engage directly with City agency partners and are supported by local elected officials to help advance the City’s commitments.

Please Contact Us if you are interested in supporting a committee's work.

    • Tony Ruiz (Co-Chair)

    • Jesse Solomon (Co Chair)

    • Katie Bishop

    • Kathryn Krase

    • Michelle De la Uz

    • Saloni Sharma (Co-Chair)

    • Sara Radelet

    • Ariel Krasnow (Co-Chair)

    • Bahij Chancey

    • Kellie Marty

    • Michelle De la Uz

    • MJ Ntalikas

    • Monica Underwood

    • Nilda Lino

    • Paula Smith (Committee Member)

    • Quentin Heyward

    • Raam Chinnaya

    • Theresa Davis (Committee Member)

    • Valerie Bell

    • Vie Mae Richardson (Co-Chair)

    • Arnie Grad

    • Candelaria Mas Pohmajevic

    • Celeste LeCompte (Co-Chair)

    • Erin Jonhson

    • Gabrielle Kupfer

    • Jonathan Cohn

    • Julia Lu

    • Kellie Marty

    • Johnny Thornton

    • Leslie Davol

    • Pam Wong (Committee Member)

    • SJ Avery

    • Steven Schechter (Co-Chair)

    • Tony Ruiz

    • Andrea Parker

    • Betsy Cannon (Co-Chair)

    • Catherine Zinell (Committee Member)

    • Julia Ehrman (Committee Member)

    • Rachel Stein (Co-Chair)

    • Samuel Robinson

    • Sandye Renz