Politico: A Party Promoter, an Activist and a City Councilman by 23, Chi Ossé Isn’t Done Yet

Chi grew up in Park Slope and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He attended Friends Seminary in Manhattan on scholarship, and briefly attended Chapman College.

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Chi has worked as a party promoter, occasional model, and songwriter. He entered politics as an organizer in the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and co-founded Warriors in the Garden, a protest collective focused on police brutality.

District 36 - Chi Ossé

Chi Ossé currently serves as the council member for New York City’s 36th District. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Opposes austerity budgeting, stating the city is “depriving ourselves of billions… that could be invested in our schools, parks, and housing”

- Opposes austerity budgeting, stating the city is “depriving ourselves of billions… that could be invested in our schools, parks, and housing”

Economy

As of September 3, 2025, Chi Ajani Osse did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Sponsored the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act to reform broker fee rules.

- Sponsored the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act to reform broker fee rules.

Housing & Urban Development

Opposes increases to the NYPD budget; supports reallocating funds to community needs.

Sponsored legislation requiring nightlife venues to carry Narcan.

- Opposes increases to the NYPD budget; supports reallocating funds to community needs.
- Sponsored legislation requiring nightlife venues to carry Narcan.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Education

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Chi Ajani Osse

- Believes police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement are crucial issues to address in city government.
- Opposes increases to the NYPD budget; supports reallocating funds to community needs.
- Sponsored legislation requiring nightlife venues to carry Narcan.

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- City Council Members work together to enact local laws, approve the city budget, and oversee land use and zoning regulations. ​
- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​

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New York City City Council Member, District 36

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