Vito Fossella

Vito Fossella is the Borough President of Staten Island, elected by every voter in the borough.

The office appoints the members of all 3 community boards in Staten Island together with the council members, reviews every land use application that comes through the borough, and allocates borough capital funding.

First elected in 2021 and sworn in January 2022. Citywide and borough offices carry four year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms.

Next on the ballot in November 2029, when the seat will be open: Borough President Fossella is term limited and cannot run again. For the election in front of us, see where you vote in November 2026 or what is coming up on the calendar.