Julissa Ferreras

Julissa Ferreras-Copeland
Member of the New York City Council
from the 21st district
In office
February 24, 2009 – December 31, 2017
Preceded byHiram Monserrate
Succeeded byFrancisco Moya
Personal details
Born (1976-11-02) November 2, 1976 (age 48)
Corona, Queens U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAaron Copeland
Children1
WebsiteJulissa Ferreras at the New York City Council

Julissa Ferreras-Copeland (born November 2, 1976) is an American politician. She is the former New York City Council Member for the 21st district from 2009 to 2017, which includes portions of College Point, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Flushing, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Jackson Heights and LaGuardia Airport in the New York City borough of Queens. During her tenure, Ferreras-Copeland served as the chairman of the Finance Committee.[1][2][3] She was the first woman, the first person of color, and the youngest member to be elected Finance Chair.[4] She is a Democrat.[5]

  1. ^ Pazmino, Gloria (2 June 2017). "Ferreras-Copeland, a frontrunner for speaker, decides to leave politics". Politico.
  2. ^ Martinez, Edwin (2 June 2017). "Salida de Julissa Ferreras calienta contienda política en el Concejo". El Diario NY (in European Spanish).
  3. ^ Martínez, Edwin (3 June 2017). "Julissa Ferreras Departure Upends City Council, Latino Politics". Voices of NY. CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
  4. ^ Bragg, Chris (2014). "Julissa Ferreras - Meet Crain's New York Business Class of 2014 40 under 40". Crain's New York.
  5. ^ "2013 NYC Voter Guide: Julissa Ferreras". New York City Campaign Finance Board. 2013.