Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso.
Photo courtesy of Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso’s Facebook
SOUTHERN BROOKLYN — Kayla Santosuosso became the new councilmember of the 47th District on Thursday, Jan. 1.
The district covers Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Sea Gate, parts of Dyker Heights, Bath Beach and Gravesend.
Last month, she was sworn in at the Council chambers. She is the first woman to hold the seat for the district.
Santosuosso with husband Christopher. Photo courtesy of Kayla Santosuosso
“It is the honor of a lifetime to have the opportunity to serve my neighbors in southern Brooklyn as their councilmember,” she told the Brooklyn Eagle. “I ran on being ready for the job on day one, and so it was important to me that our offices be immediately open to help constituents with whatever they need. I’m proud to say so far, the transition has been seamless, and we have already assisted numerous constituents on our first day. We’re off to a strong start, and I look forward to all of the great work we will do for our neighborhoods in 2026 and beyond.”
Santosuosso with former councilmember Justin Brannan.
Photo courtesy of Kayla Santosuosso
Santosuosso is an attorney and former small business owner. She was also the chief counsel to her predecessor, Justin Brannan.
She defeated Republican George Sarantopoulos in the November 2025 general election. Her district offices are at 8203 Third Ave. and 1915 Mermaid Ave.
Santosuosso’s inauguration ceremony will be held on Jan. 18.
Kayla Santosuosso was sworn in at the Council chambers. Photo courtesy of Kayla Santosuosso
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