James Oddo | |
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.jpg) Oddo in 2009 | |
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings | |
| Assumed office April 27, 2023 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Eric Ulrich |
| 15th Borough President of Staten Island | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | James Molinaro |
| Succeeded by | Vito Fossella |
| Minority Leader of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ognibene |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Ignizio |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 50th district | |
| In office February 1, 1999 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | John Fusco |
| Succeeded by | Steven Matteo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Steven Oddo January 12, 1966 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kim Petersen (2014–present) |
| Education | Fordham University (BA) New York Law School (JD) |
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| Website | Official website |
James Steven Oddo (born January 12, 1966) [1] is an American attorney and politician who served as the Borough President of Staten Island from 2014 to 2021. Oddo had previously served as a member of the New York City Council, representing the 50th district from 1999 to 2013. He is currently serving as the Commissioner for the New York City Department of Buildings under Mayor Eric Adams.[2]
- ^ Advance, Staten Island (November 1, 2009). "On the Issues: James Oddo". silive.
- ^ "Mayor Adams Appoints Jimmy Oddo as Department of Buildings Commissioner, Molly Wasow Park as Department of Social Serivces Commissioner" (Press release). City of New York. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
Mayor Adams [said] "Commissioner Oddo is an expert at building and running high-functioning teams, and he will bring the leadership the Department of Buildings needs to oversee our city's buildings and protect New Yorkers who work in construction and walk on our streets"