Joann Ariola

Joann Ariola
Ariola in 2025
Minority Leader of the New York City Council
In office
February 7, 2025 – January 7, 2026
Preceded byDavid Carr
Succeeded byDavid Carr
Member of the New York City Council
from the 32nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded byEric Ulrich
Personal details
Born (1958-06-14) June 14, 1958
PartyRepublican
EducationAdelphi University

Joann Ariola-Shanks (born June 14, 1958) is a councilwoman of the New York City Council, representing District 32 which includes Glendale, Woodhaven, Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Broad Channel, and the western half of the Rockaway Peninsula. She previously served as the chairwoman of the Queens Republican Party.