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Brett earned a bachelor's degree in nautical science from the US Merchant Marine Academy. 

Brett currently works as a senior technical resource for Wynn Data Limited. 

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Brett previously ran for New York City Council District 39 in 2021 and for New York State Assembly District 52 in 2022 and 2024 but did not win. 

Plans to reduce regulations for small businesses, street vendors, and property owners.

Promises to end "wasteful spending" and ensure taxpayer dollars are used to strengthen public services.

Supports large-scale indoor farming in Brooklyn to create jobs and provide local produce.

Believes companies are leaving New York due to crime and an "antibusiness climate," taking jobs with them.

Opposes New York City investing in Chinese-owned businesses or funds that include Chinese businesses.

- Plans to reduce regulations for small businesses, street vendors, and property owners.
- Promises to end "wasteful spending" and ensure taxpayer dollars are used to strengthen public services.
- Supports large-scale indoor farming in Brooklyn to create jobs and provide local produce.
- Believes companies are leaving New York due to crime and an "antibusiness climate," taking jobs with them.
- Opposes New York City investing in Chinese-owned businesses or funds that include Chinese businesses.

Economy

Opposes the "City of Yes" plan, believing it overrides local zoning laws and disregards community input.

Plans to address "illegal immigration" by repealing New York City's sanctuary status, claiming it burdens public services and contributes to crime, diverting funds from aiding citizens.

- Opposes the "City of Yes" plan, believing it overrides local zoning laws and disregards community input.
- Plans to address "illegal immigration" by repealing New York City's sanctuary status, claiming it burdens public services and contributes to crime, diverting funds from aiding citizens.

Public Services

As of September 17, 2025, Brett Wynkoop’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to sponsor or co-sponsor legislation to "restore law and order in New York City."

Opposes the practice of releasing repeat offenders.

- Plans to sponsor or co-sponsor legislation to "restore law and order in New York City."
- Opposes the practice of releasing repeat offenders.

Public Safety

Supports water shipping over truck shipping due to energy efficiency and lower pollution.

- Supports water shipping over truck shipping due to energy efficiency and lower pollution.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Opposes mandatory medical procedures for employment or benefits. Plans to criminalize such requirements to protect personal health care decisions.

Opposes government involvement in personal health information, plans to criminalize such inquiries, and will reject any central health or vaccination registries.

- Opposes mandatory medical procedures for employment or benefits. Plans to criminalize such requirements to protect personal health care decisions.
- Opposes government involvement in personal health information, plans to criminalize such inquiries, and will reject any central health or vaccination registries.

Healthcare

Supports expanding private and charter schools and creating a school voucher program.

- Supports expanding private and charter schools and creating a school voucher program.

Education

Brett Wynkoop

Brett previously ran for New York City Council District 39 in 2021 and for New York State Assembly District 52 in 2022 and 2024 but did not win. He advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 52 in 2024 but lost in the general election. 

Plans to make New York a more business-friendly state to attract companies and jobs.

Pledges to strengthen parental rights in NYC, ensuring due process and transparency in education and child welfare.

Opposes the "City of Yes" plan, which would override local zoning laws and allow for larger developments in crowded communities.

Supports reducing gun violence through stricter enforcement of laws.

Brett lives in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Brett works as a technical officer at a data company. He has done technical work for  software companies and financial institutions.

Brett Wynkoop previously ran for New York State Assembly in 2022 and New York City Council in 2021, but did not win.

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- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​