James Vacca
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James Vacca is a member of the New York City Council representing the 13th Council District, which includes the neighborhoods of Throggs Neck, Pelham Bay, Country Club, City Island, Westchester Square & Zerega, Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, and Allerton in The Bronx. A long-time community leader, Vacca served as District Manager of Community Board #10 for 26 years before being elected to the City Council in 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Vacca was born in the Bronx in 1955 and attended New York City public schools, graduating from Christopher Columbus High School. He holds a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York and a master's degree in Urban Studies from CUNY Queens College. He lives in Throggs Neck with his wife and daughter. Councilman Vacca is also an adjunct professor at Queens College where he teaches courses in urban government for the department of urban studies.
In 2009, Vacca was cross-endorsed by the Bronx Republican Party in his re-election campaign.[1] Facing only the little-known candidate of the Conservative Party, Vacca was easily re-elected to a second term.
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| Preceded by Madeline Provenzano |
New York City Council, 13th District 2006–present |
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