Naomi Rivera (born May 10, 1963) was a

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politician of the

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who represented District 80 in the

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from 2005 to 2012. Her district encompassed Morris Park,

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, Pelham Gardens, and Norwood, among other communities located in

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. Before being elected to the Assembly, she previously served as Director of Special Events for the Bronx Borough President's office and Deputy Chief Clerk of the Bronx Board of Elections. On September 13, 2012, Naomi Rivera lost to

Mark Gjonaj Mark Gjonaj ( ; born December 1968) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 13th district from 2018 to 2021. He previously represented the 80th district of the New York State Assembly from 2013 to 2017. His dis ...

in the Democratic primary race. She is the daughter of New York Assemblyman Jose Rivera and sister of New York City Councilman

Joel Rivera Joel Rivera (born October 24, 1978) is an American politician who served as a member and the Majority Leader, majority leader of the New York City Council. First elected to the Council in a special election in 2001 at 22 years of age, Rivera beca ...

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