Brooklyn City Councilmember Chi Ossé has recorded the lowest attendance rate among his colleagues during the current legislative session, official records show. Ossé missed four out of 18 required legislative meetings without excused reasons, while most of the council’s 51 members maintained perfect attendance.

The attendance shortfall drew criticism from fellow Democrat Oswald Feliz of The Bronx, who highlighted Ossé’s record during a recent council exchange. Feliz, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, noted that Ossé often left meetings conducted via Zoom shortly after joining. The comments followed Ossé’s accusation that Feliz was obstructing his efforts to disband the New York Police Department’s Strategic Response Group, a controversial unit that has faced increased scrutiny from Democratic Socialists of America-affiliated lawmakers.

Feliz responded by suggesting that Ossé prioritized "performative" social media actions over substantive legislative progress, emphasizing the complexity involved in addressing the issue of the Strategic Response Group.

Other council members with noted absences include Brooklyn Democrats Darlene Mealy and Rita C. Joseph, each missing three out of 15 and 18 meetings respectively, and Alexa Avilés, who was absent from two of 18 sessions.

The attendance records and ensuing disputes come amid ongoing debates over policing and public safety in New York City, highlighting divisions within the City Council on how best to pursue reform.