Английская Википедия:Diana Ayala
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Use American English Шаблон:Infobox officeholder Diana Ayala (born September 24, 1973)Шаблон:Citation needed is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council. Ayala represents the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017.[1] The district includes Concourse, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Early life and education
Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she and her family moved to New York City when she was a child. They lived in public housing after living in shelters. She received an associate degree in Human Services from Bronx Community College.[3]
Career
Ayala worked as a Senior Center Director in East Harlem for seven years. She then served as Constituent Services Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for her predecessor, Melissa Mark-Viverito.[4]
New York City Council
Ayala ran against three other candidates in the Democratic primary for the open 8th city council district. Ayala had the support of Melissa Mark-Viverito, the term-limited incumbent and Speaker. Ayala's main primary opponent was Robert J. Rodriguez, an assemblyman. Ayala won the primary narrowly with 43.5% of the vote (4,012 votes) to Rodriguez's 42.23% (3,895 votes). In the general election, Ayala won 91.07% of the vote (13,617 votes), while her Republican opponent, Daby Benjaminé Carreras, won 5.26% (787 votes) and her Conservative opponent, Linda Ortiz, won 3.30% of the vote (494 votes).[5]
| Election history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Year | Election | Results |
| NYC Council District 8 |
2017 | Шаблон:Party shading/Democratic|Democratic Primary | √ Diana Ayala 43.50% Robert J. Rodriguez 42.23% Tamika Mapp 9.78% Israel Martinez 4.26% |
| NYC Council District 8 |
2017 | Шаблон:Party shading/hold|General | √ Diana Ayala (D) 90.90% Daby Carreras (R) 5.36% Linda Ortiz (Conservative) 3.37% |
Personal life
Ayala and her long-time partner live in East Harlem. She has four children and three grandchildren.[4]
References
External links
- [1] Councilwoman Diana Ayala (official site)
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