Aron Wieder | |
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| Member-elect of the New York State Assembly from the 97th district | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | John W. McGowan |
| Member of the Rockland County Legislature from the 13th District[1] | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2012 | |
| Majority Leader of the Rockland County Legislature | |
| In office January 16, 2014 – December 17, 2015 | |
| Member of the East Ramapo School Board | |
| In office July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | David Resnick |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Schwartz |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Aron Wieder is an American politician, of the Democratic Party. He defeated incumbent John W. McGowan in the 2024 New York State Assembly election for New York's 97th State Assembly district. He will assume office on January 1, 2025.[2][3][4] Wieder is a follower of the Belz dynasty of Hasidic Judaism, and a graduate of Brooklyn's Machzikei Hadas Yeshiva.[5] He resides in Spring Valley.[5] He has served as a member of the Rockland County Legislature since 2011.[1] He was elected to the board of East Ramapo Central School District in 2008, serving until 2011, becoming during his term its Vice-President and then President.[1]
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- ^ Moster, Naftuli (Nov 13, 2024). "Aron Wieder is the new Haredi 'Ainglish' teacher". Shtetl - Haredi Free Press. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ a b Gronich, Marc (2024-11-13). "Trump Taps Two New Yorkers For Top Administration Posts". Jewish Press. Retrieved 2024-11-16.