Howard Golden | |
|---|---|
 Golden in 1996 | |
| 16th Borough President of Brooklyn | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sebastian Leone |
| Succeeded by | Marty Markowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1925 Flatbush, Brooklyn, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 2024 (aged 98) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Aileen Wolsky |
| Residence | Kensington, Brooklyn |
| Alma mater | New York University Brooklyn Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
Howard Golden (November 6, 1925 – January 24, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician in the Democratic Party who served as the borough president of Brooklyn from January 3, 1977, to December 31, 2001. He concurrently served as chairman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party from January 1984 to October 1990. Golden also served on the New York City Council from 1970 until 1976.