Peter Vallone, Jr.

For the former New York City Council Speaker, see Peter Vallone, Sr..

Peter F. Vallone, Jr.
Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr.
Member of the New York City Council from the 22nd District
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2002
Constituency	Queens: Astoria
Personal details
Nationality	United States
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Astoria, Queens, United States
Alma mater	Fordham University School of Law
Profession	Politician
Website	NYC Council: District 22

Peter F. Vallone Jr. is a member of the New York City Council representing the 22nd District, encompassing Astoria, Queens and the surrounding communities since 2002, succeeding his father, Peter Vallone, Sr.. He serves as Chair of the Council's Public Safety Committee, where he has led the fight against budget cuts affecting the New York City Police Department, put more officers in local precincts, and advocacy for state and federal funding for New York City.

Career

Vallone got his start at the Manhattan District Attorney's office, where he successfully prosecuted thousands of criminals and compiled an impressive trial record of 40 top count convictions against one acquittal.

Dubbed ‘The Man Who Hates Graffiti’ by the New York Times and ‘Graffiti Public Enemy No. 1’ by the Staten Island Advance, Vallone has opposed graffiti vandals. Vallone’s legislation has made it illegal to sell graffiti tools to minors and imposed a requirement that affects larger buildings and stores to clean graffiti from their property.

He has been honored by the Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City, the Immaculate Conception Youth Program (ICYP), the League of Humane Voters, and other organizations.

Vallone opposed proliferation of power plants and represented C.H.O.K.E.(Coalition Helping Organize a Kleaner Environment) and Astoria residents in court, winning a victory against the New York Power Authority leading to the closing of the Charles Poletti Power Plant in 2010.

Peter Vallone Jr. opposes water fluoridation in New York.

Personal life

An athlete, Vallone was invited to play against the Chinese National Ping-Pong team on ABC's Wide World of Sports, was Co-Captain of the Astoria Civic City Champion Football and Softball teams and continues to play as much indoor and beach volleyball as his busy schedule permits. He is a professional musician, playing four instruments. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Fordham College and from Fordham Law School. He has two daughters, Catherine and Caroline

External links

• Official NYC Council Website about Peter Vallone, Jr.
• Campaign Website of Council Member Peter F Vallone Jr.
• Map Of District 22
• Council Votes to Phase Out Roll-Down Security Gates
• The Man Who Hates Graffiti

Political offices
Preceded by Peter Vallone, Sr.	New York City Council, 22nd District 2002–present	Incumbent