Luis Diaz (politician)
Luis M. Diaz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 86th district | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | politician |
Luis M. Diaz is a former New York State Assembly member for the 86th district,[1] first elected in 2002 (when the district was first formed).[2] He is a Democrat.[3] He stepped down in the 2008 elections.[4]
Diaz was born Luis M. Díaz in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.[5] Prior to his election served as executive director of a Bronx social enterprise organization.[3]
In 2008, he resigned as New York State assemblyman to take a community affairs position in the administration of Gov. David A. Paterson. Currently Luis is the head of the Supreme Court.[6] Luis has five children Kim, Luis Jr., Drew, Mia, and Drew.
References[]
- ^ "General results". Gotham Gazette.
- ^ Kappstatter, Bob (9 September 2002). "DEMS FIGHT TO FINISH DAY OF RECKONING BEFORE PRIMARY VOTE". New York Daily News.
- ^ a b "Assembly District 86". Gotham Gazette. 23 October 2002.
- ^ Kappstatter, Bob (26 August 2008). "Democratic Party knew about Castro's rap". New York Daily News.
- ^ Luis Diaz. VoteSmart.
- ^ A New Dominican Face in Bronx Politics, Nelson Castro. Jonathan P. Hicks. July 25, 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
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