How would New York Assemblyman Sean Ryan (D-149) describe his district in three words? "The waterfront district."

In his Know Your Electeds interview, Ryan talks about the unique waterfront opportunities his district has, including access to Lake Erie and the Niagara River. He's proudest of the work on the outer harbor, which has become a "park-like setting" for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Ryan also describes how his parents taught him that "government should work for the people and it should work for the community."

Ryan has represented New York's 149th Assembly District since 2011. Ryan has two hidden talents: "I'm a very good cook and I'm a very good gardener."