Linda Lee (politician)
Linda Lee | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 23rd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Barry Grodenchik |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Queens, New York, U.S. |
Education | Barnard College (BA) Columbia University (MSW) |
Website | Official website |
Linda Lee is an American politician from New York City who is the city councilmember of New York City's 23rd City Council district, representing the Democratic Party.[1]
Lee grew up in Oakland Gardens, Queens. She received her B.A. from Barnard College and her Master's of Social Work from Columbia University.[2] Before running in the council elections aged 42, she had never previously sought office.[3] She campaigned for election on a platform of increasing services for senior citizens, improved accountability of police by citizens, and workforce training to help recover the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Upon being protected to win the election by several news outlets, she became the first Asian American woman to represent the district, along with a wave of previously unrepresented minorities on the City Council.[1] She succeed fellow Democrat Barry Grodenchik on the 23rd council; her term is intended to run for two years instead of the usual four because of planned redistricting.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b "N.Y. City Council Sees Historic Changes, and Republicans Gain Ground". New York Times. November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "Biography". Linda Lee. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee". City and State NY. November 4, 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "NYC Council has 5 new Asian Americans, a record that mirrors city more accurately". NBC News. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Linda Lee Makes History, Named Bayside District 23 Council Winner". Bayside-Douglaston, NY Patch. November 3, 2021.
- New York City Council members
- Living people
- Women New York City Council members
- Asian-American New York City Council members
- Barnard College alumni
- Columbia University School of Social Work alumni