Meeting
Bookmark meeting dates and agendas and come prepared to discuss the issuesWelcome to CB5!
Brooklyn Community Board 5 covers all areas of East New York, including Cypress, Spring Creek, Starrett City, Gateway and Highland Park. Members of the Community Board are non-salaried members, who are appointed by the Borough President and City Council Members who represent areas within the district.
When we meet
Community Board 5 meets the 4th Wednesday of every month, except July & August. There are no meetings held during the months of July & August. Meeting dates can change because of weather and holidays, so be sure to check our calendar page to stay informed.
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Get in touch
Community Board No. 5 represents Jackie Robinson Parkway (Queens Border) to the south: Belt Parkway: from the east: Queens City line (border to the west: Van Sinderen and Louisiana Avenue.
Mail: 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd FL, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Andre T. Mitchell
Chairman
Thank you, Community Members for your continued commitment and involvement in this wonderful district. Your dedicated work in making this community a better place to live and work, alongside of our Board is greatly appreciated.
I also want to express my appreciation and gratitude to my fellow Board Members for all of your dedication and invaluable volunteerism, and servicing this community with integrity and devotion.
We will continue our tour of this great district, with the goal of reaching every corner and engaging every neighborhood of Community Board 5!
Respectfully,
Board Chairman. Andre T. Mitchell.
Melinda Perkins
District Manager
Keron Alleyne
Deputy District Manager
Please contact Mr. Alleyne for general inquires and constituency concerns.
Jahayra Richardson
Office Manager
Please contact Ms. Richardson for block parties and street closures
Shamika Chappel
Community Associate
Please contact Ms. Chappel for community meetings and constituency concerns.
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