Maritza Davila
Maritza Davilla | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 53rd district | |
Assumed office November 6, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Vito Lopez |
Personal details | |
Born | Cataño, Puerto Rico | November 16, 1963
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Brooklyn, New York |
Alma mater | Long Island University |
Website | Assembly website |
Maritza Davila (born November 16, 1963) is an American politician from the state of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 53rd district in the New York State Assembly.
Davila worked for the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, founded by former Assemblyman Vito Lopez. She won a 2013 special election to succeed Lopez, who resigned the seat due to a sex scandal.[1][2] Ms. Davila graduated with her AA in Political Science from Long Island University.
References[]
- ^ Blau, Reuven. "Vito Lopez lost — but his Assembly seat goes to his hand-picked candidate". nydailynews.com. Retrieved Feb 19, 2021.
- ^ http://www.greenpointnews.com/news/5800/maritza-davila-celebrates-assembly-victory-with-promise-to-unite-community
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