Chris McCreight is a former small business owner who currently works as Senior Advisor to Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso. Prior to that, Chris as the longtime Chief of Staff to former Councilman Justin Brannan and is a Democratic District Leader for Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Sea Gate. Prior to working for the City Council, Chris worked as a Communications and Policy Director in the New York State Assembly.

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Chris grew up the son of a public high school teacher and a librarian They taught him the value of hard work but also caring for those less fortunate. Chris had the opportunity to play college basketball and the experience helped shape his competitive nature and desire to strive to be the best at whatever task is at hand. After college, Chris followed his love for music and opened up a successful record store that he ran for fifteen years.

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His upbringing and life experiences prepared him to face the challenges southern Brooklyn faces. Whether it’s skyrocketing utility bills, healthcare costs, or taxes imposed on working and middle class families, Chris is prepared to fight for his constituents. Over the last two decades, Chris has worked for the last three Democratic Bay Ridge Councilmen, Justin Brannan, Vincent Gentile and Sal Albanese, learning valuable lessons and approaches to problem solving from each one. Along with Justin Brannan and Joanne Seminara, Chris helped found the Bay Ridge Democrats. He's also been involved in local neighborhood activities like the 5th Avenue Bay Ridge Art Walk, various cooking contests and organizing pandemic-related resource distributions. Chris is running because he sees that many of the problems our neighborhoods face can be solved when politicians put their constituents ahead of special interests. Chris is a Democrat because he believes in Democratic values. He will fight to raise wages, lower costs and stand up for his constituents. He believes we need a government that works for all New Yorkers, no matter age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, income or zip code.