Leroy Comrie
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| Leroy Comrie | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 14th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Malcolm Smith |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 27th District | |
| In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Archie Spigner |
| Succeeded by | Daneek Miller |
| Constituency | Southeast Queens |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marcia Moxam Comrie |
| Residence | Saint Albans, Queens |
| Alma mater | University of Bridgeport |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Website | NYC Council: District 27 |
Leroy Comrie is an American politician from New York City. He represented District 27 in the New York City Council, which comprises St. Albans, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Hollis, Rosedale, and other neighborhoods within the borough of Queens.
Career
Comrie served as Chief of Staff to New York City Councilman Archie Spigner for seven years. Comrie was elected to represent the 27th District in the 2001 elections, succeeding Spigner. He now[when?] chairs the Consumer Affairs Committee. He has also served as Majority Whip for his Democratic colleagues on the Council, as well as head of the Queens delegation.[1]
Comrie has also served as a member and president of Community School Board 29.[citation needed]
In 2014, Comrie challenged Malcolm Smith for the New York Senate. He defeated Smith in the Democratic Party primary election.[2]
Personal life
Comrie grew up in the communities that he now represents in Southeast Queens. He attended P.S. 116, I.S. 8, Jamaica High School and the University of Bridgeport, where he developed his passion for politics and government. He is a lifelong member of Saint Albans the Martyr Episcopal Church, where he served as a layperson, vestryman and chalice administrator.[3]
References
- ↑ New York City Council page http://council.nyc.gov/d27/html/members/home.shtml
- ↑ http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2014/37/smith_web_2014_09_09_q.html
- ↑ New York City Council page http://council.nyc.gov/d27/html/members/home.shtml
External links
- Official NYC Council Website about Leroy Comrie
- Leroy Comrie: Biography
- Leroy Comrie: Giant Of The Council
- Searchlight 2002-District 27
- Must Have Been Another Comrie
- New Black Panther member calls for Comrie's assassination
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | New York City Council, 27th District 2002–2013 |
Succeeded by Daneek Miller |
