Meg Ryan Shockey has served on Brooklyn City Council since 2018, serving as President in 2023, Chair of the Domestic Violence Commission, Representative for the Fair Housing Board, and a member of the Zoning Code Steering Committee. Outside of city council, Councilmember Shockey is the Executive Assistant to the President of the Cleveland Teachers Union, focusing on external communications and community engagement. Shockey earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Bowling Green State University and a Master’s of Urban Planning, Design, and Development from Cleveland State University. Considering her educational background, career, and strong commitment to Brooklyn City Council, it is intuitive for her to be a mayoral candidate. Councilmember Shockey desires to put residents’ safety and well being first, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, community resources, and business retention. She is an excellent candidate for Mayor of Brooklyn, as the city has recently updated its master plan and zoning code. Given her background in urban planning, council experience, and clear vision for Brooklyn’s future, the city will be in great hands.