Steven D. Patzer is a Brooklyn community leader and former New York City Council candidate, actively involved in local advocacy and education. After serving as Student Body President at Kingsborough Community College and becoming instrumental in passing a referendum that allocated a quarter of a million dollars annually to student activities, Steven D. Patzer went on to earn his Associate Degree in 2016.
He further advanced his academic career, completing a Bachelor’s Degree from Bernard M. Baruch College in 2019. Concurrently, Patzer established his professional footing as the president of Patzer Multimedia, LLC. Patzer’s commitment to community and advocacy significantly expanded during this period.
He dedicated extensive efforts to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, where he actively advocated for crucial legislation against hate crimes. During his tenure, he also delivered numerous anti-bullying presentations in New York City schools, aiming to foster safer educational environments. Demonstrating a proactive approach to urban safety, Patzer spearheaded community safety initiatives by establishing secure meetup locations for private goods transactions in high-crime areas of Southern Brooklyn. In 2021, Patzer expanded his public service by running as a Democratic Party candidate for the New York City Council, representing District 47.
His campaign, which culminated in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021, focused on key policy issues including increasing college access for local students, advocating for affordable and sustainable housing through the legalization of basement rentals, and improving the city’s critical transportation infrastructure. Maintaining his dedication to local improvement, Patzer remains highly active within his community. He currently focuses on developing and implementing initiatives centered around job fairs, aimed at boosting local employment opportunities. Additionally, he leads various environmental sustainability projects and actively participates in community policing efforts, working to enhance public safety and foster stronger neighborhood ties.