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Marjorie Velázquez
Marjorie Velázquez (born August 11, 1981) is an American politician from New York City. A Democrat, Velázquez served as a member of the New York City Council representing the 13th district, which covers parts of the eastern Bronx. Velázquez was defeated for re-election by Kristy Marmorato in the 2023 election. Early life Velázquez was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents who had moved to New York City in the 1970s. She graduated from St. Catharine Academy and received her B.A. in finance and accounting from the New York University Stern School of Business. Political career Pre-Council career After working for several years in accounting and corporate finance, Velázquez suffered serious injuries after multiple accidents in 2012. She joined Bronx Community Board 10 and was elected as a Democratic District Leader for the 82nd Assembly district, a position she still holds. 2017 City Council campaign In 2017, Velázquez ran to succeed term-limited Democrat James Vacca i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of New York City in the United States. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The council serves as a check against the mayor in a mayor-council government model, the performance of city agencies' land use decisions, and legislating on a variety of other issues. It also has sole responsibility for approving the city budget. Members elected are limited to two consecutive four-year terms in office but may run again after a four-year respite. The head of the city council is called the speaker. The current speaker is Adrienne Adams, a Democrat from the 28th district in Queens. The speaker sets the agenda and presides at city council meetings, and all proposed legislation is submitted through the Speaker's Office. Majority Leader Amanda Farías leads the chamber's Democratic majority. Minority Leader David Carr was elected to lead the five Republican council members on January 28, 2025, however ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Vacca
James Vacca is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the New York City's 13th City Council district, 13th district from 2006 to 2017. He is a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat. The district includes Allerton, Bronx, Allerton, Baychester, Bronx Park, City Island, Bronx, City Island, Country Club, Bronx, Country Club, Ferry Point Park, Hart Island, New York, Hart Island, Morris Park, Bronx, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Pelham Bay Park, Pelham Islands, Schuylerville, Throggs Neck, part of Van Nest and Westchester Square in The Bronx. Early life and education Vacca was born in The Bronx and raised in Pelham Bay (neighborhood), Bronx, Pelham Bay. He attended New York City Public Schools, New York City public schools, graduating from P.S. 71, J.H.S. 101, and Christopher Columbus High School (Bronx, New York), Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Empire State College and a Master of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
