The Queens Borough President represents the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, with 2.3 million residents who speak over 160 languages. Donovan Richards Jr. (Democrat) won re-election in November 2025 and began his second term in January 2026. The office allocates capital funds, appoints community board members, and advocates for infrastructure and services across the borough's 14 community districts.
Spending
$4.6M
717 transactions →
Payroll
$4.0M
1,243 pay records →
Budget (Adopted)
$6.8M
$4.0M spent
Avg Salary
$86.9K
across 1,243 records
| PERSONAL SERVICES | $4.0M |
| CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC | $160.0K |
| JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA | $19.3K |
| SAFE HORIZON INC | $18.7K |
| XEROX CORPORATION | $18.0K |
| COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE | 314 staff | $60.6K avg |
| COMMUNITY COORDINATOR | 231 staff | $84.0K avg |
| SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE BOROUGH PRESIDENT-NON MAYORAL | 76 staff | $96.4K avg |
| RESEARCH AND LIAISON SPECIALIST (NON-MAYORAL) |
| 71 staff |
| $80.6K avg |
| CITY PLANNER | 40 staff | $96.8K avg |
Reports To
Independently elected by Queens voters; coordinates with the Mayor and City Council but does not report to either
Current officeholder: Donovan Richards Jr. (Democrat), re-elected November 2025, second term began January 1, 2026.