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Brooklyn Community Board 8 is one of NYC's 59 advisory community boards, covering parts of Brooklyn. Chair: Irsa Weatherspoon. District Manager: Ms. Michelle George Email: mtgeorge@cb.nyc.gov. 50 appointed members. Meets 2nd Wednesday.
Each year, every NYC Community Board submits ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Brooklyn Community Board 8's top 10 for FY2026:
Irsa Weatherspoon is the Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 8 as of the latest published roster.
Ms. Michelle George Email: mtgeorge@cb.nyc.gov is the District Manager.
Community Boards review every land-use application (zoning changes, special permits, variances, dispositions of city land) within their boundaries. The board issues a non-binding recommendation that goes to the Borough President, the City Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council.
Each NYC Community Board has up to 50 volunteer members serving staggered two-year terms. The Borough President appoints all members, with half nominated by the local Council Member representing the community district.
For Fiscal Year 2026, Brooklyn Community Board 8 submitted 10 top-ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Top priority: "Renovate, upgrade or provide new community board facilities and equipment" (Department of Citywide Administrative Services).