Diana Ayala | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2022 | |
| Leader | Adrienne Adams |
| Preceded by | Position reestablished |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Melissa Mark-Viverito |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1973 Río Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Bronx Community College (AS) |
| Website | Official website |
Diana Ayala (born September 24, 1973)[citation needed] is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council. Ayala represents the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017.[1] The district includes Concourse, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
- ^ Pastor, Kate (September 13, 2017). "Ayala Declares Victory in Tight Race to Replace Melissa Mark-Viverito". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ Krisel, Brendan (September 20, 2017). "Diana Ayala Wins East Harlem City Council Primary". Harlem, NY Patch.