Darma Diaz

Darma Diaz
Member of the New York City Council
from the 37th district
In office
November 4, 2020 – December 31, 2021
Preceded byRafael Espinal
Succeeded bySandy Nurse
Personal details
Born (1968-08-05) August 5, 1968 (age 56)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Alma materBoricua College (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Darma V. Diaz (born August 5, 1968) is a Democratic politician. She is a former New York City Councilmember for the 37th district, which includes Bushwick, East New York, Cypress Hills, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, and Brownsville, Brooklyn. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected unopposed in December 2020 following the resignation of Rafael Espinal.[1][2] Diaz presided as Chair of the New York City Council's Committee on Women and Gender Equity.[3]

  1. ^ Roberts, Nigel (November 23, 2020). "Community Board 5 Welcomes Councilwoman-Elect Darma Diaz, Discusses Gentrification". Canarsie Courier. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "District 37". Darma Diaz. Retrieved December 27, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Shahrigian, Shant (January 6, 2021). "Exits from NYC Council Cause Leadership Changes". Daily News. Retrieved February 4, 2021.