Kevin Christopher Riley (born November 16, 1987) is an American politician. A

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, he serves as the

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member for the 12th district. The district includes

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, Olinville, Edenwald, Eastchester, Williamsbridge,

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Early life and education

Riley grew up and lives in Baychester, The Bronx. He graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy in Wakefield before attending State University of New York at Old Westbury where he received a B.A. and an M.P.A. from

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. He has two daughters and one son.

Career

Prior to running for office, Riley was an aide to Assembly Speaker

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for ten years. He was also a Democratic Male District Leader for the 83rd Assembly District.

New York City Council

On December 22, 2020, Riley won a special election in the 12th district following the expulsion of Council Member

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. He was sworn in on January 6, 2021, and named chair of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions.

Election history

Riley outraised his opponents and received a significant amount of endorsements from high-ranking elected official and unions, which some attributed to his close relationship to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, one of the most powerful politicians in the State.

References

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