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Chartwell Strategy Group Announces former New York City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli Joins Firm

Washington, January 27, 2025 –Chartwell Strategy Group announced today that former New York City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli has joined the firm as Managing Director to support the company’s growing Washington operation, and to open the firm’s New York office.Borelli is widely known in New York business and political circles and previously served as a surrogate for President Trump’s New York state campaign.

“Joe is an exceptionally well-regarded New York political figure who intuitively understands the intersection between business, media and policy,” said OzziePalomo, cofounder of Chartwell Strategy Group. “He will provide an immediate impact to our clients in New York and Washington. We are thrilled that he is joining the firm.”

Borelli routinely appears in national media, including Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, Newsmax, BBC, NY1, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Politico, and The Hill. His writing is regularly published in the New York Post.

“I am eager to leverage my considerable political experience, New York relationships and understanding of the media at Chartwell Strategy Group in both New York and Washington,”Borelli said. “Successful federal and state advocacy requires deep simultaneous knowledge of these two markets.”    

During his 10-year tenure in the City Council, Borelli chaired the committee on Fire & Emergency Management (2017-2021), served on the Budget Negotiation Team, and sat on the critical Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee, evaluating and approving real estate development proposals in New York. He also was the co-chairman of Lee Zeldin’s 2022 run for governor.

Prior to joining the Council, Borelli was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2012, serving until 2015. He was the ranking member on the committee on Cities and a member of the committees on Energy, Banks, Housing, Health and Transportation, and served on the MTA Capital Review Board.  

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