Kevin Riley (politician)
| Kevin Riley | |
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| File:Kevin Riley in 2021.jpg | |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 12th district |
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| Assumed office January 6, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Andy King |
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| Born | November 16, 1987 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | State University of New York at Old Westbury, Metropolitan College of New York |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Kevin Christopher Riley is an American politician. A Democrat, he serves as the New York City Councilmember for the 12th district. The district includes Wakefield, Olinville, Edenwald, Eastchester, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City in The Bronx.[1][2]
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Early life and education
Riley grew up and lives in Baychester, The Bronx. He holds a B.A. from State University of New York at Old Westbury and a M.P.A. from Metropolitan College of New York. He has two daughters.[3]
Career
Prior to running for office, Riley was an aide to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for ten years.[4] He was also a Democratic Male District Leader for the 83rd Assembly District.[5]
New York City Council
On December 22, 2020, Riley won a special election in the 12th district following the expulsion of Council Member Andy King. He was sworn in on January 6, 2021, and named chair of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions.
Election history
Riley outraised his opponents and received a significant amount of endorsements from high-ranking elected official and unions, which some attributed to his close relationship to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, one of the most powerful politicians in the State.[6]
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| Office | Year | Election | Results |
| New York City Council Member, 12th district[7] | 2020 | Non-partisan special elecion | √ Kevin Riley (Justice & Unity) 4,879 votes Pamela A. Hamilton-Johnson (Social Change) 1,747 votes Neville Mitchell (Bronx 12 Matters) 236 votes |
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