Simcha Felder, an Orthodox Jew, is a member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn. A Democrat, he represents the 44th Council District, which encompasses parts of Borough Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst. Felder is Chair of the Council's Committee on Governmental Operations, a position that he has held since January 2006. Most notably, the committee has provided oversight of the City Board of Elections implementation of the Help America Vote Act. Wikipedia
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