Melissa Mark-Viverito | |
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| Speaker of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 8, 2014 – December 31, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Quinn |
| Succeeded by | Corey Johnson |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 8th district | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Reed |
| Succeeded by | Diana Ayala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1969 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) Baruch College (MPA) |
Melissa Mark-Viverito (born April 1, 1969) is an American Democratic politician and former speaker of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2017, as well as councilmember for the 8th district from 2006 to 2017, representing Concourse, Concourse Village, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island.
Described by The New York Times as "fiercely liberal", she was elected Speaker on January 8, 2014, succeeding Christine Quinn.[1][2]
- ^ Grynbaum, Michael M.; Taylor, Kate (January 9, 2014). "Mayoral Ally Elected Speaker, Furthering City's Liberal Shift". The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- ^ Taylor, Kate (December 20, 2013). "A City Councilwoman Not Afraid to Take On Inequality". The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2014.