Suzi Oppenheimer
| The Honorable Suzi Oppenheimer |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 37th district |
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| Assumed office January 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Vincent Leibell |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 36th district |
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| In office January 1985 – December 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Pisani |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Hassell-Thompson |
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| Born | December 13, 1934 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Martin J. Oppenheimer; 4 children |
| Residence | Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Connecticut College Columbia University |
| Occupation | Public Official |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Website | Official website |
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Suzanne "Suzi" Oppenheimer (born December 13, 1934) is an American politician from the state of New York. She has served since 1985 as a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 36th district until December 2002, and the 37th district since. A resident of Mamaroneck, her district is based in Westchester County. Prior to serving in the state senate she served four terms as mayor of the village of Mamaroneck. [1]
Senator Oppenheimer sits on the Boards of the Child Care Action Campaign, the Westchester Community Opportunity Program, the Mental Health Association of Westchester, the Displaced Homemaker Program at Westchester Community College, St. Bernard’s Center for Learning, the Westchester Jewish Committee, and several other boards. Before her election to the Senate, Suzi Oppenheimer served four terms as Mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck. She also served as President of the Westchester Municipal Officials Association and President of the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation. Before her election as mayor, she was President of the Mamaroneck League of Women Voters and President of the PTA of the Central School in Mamaroneck.[2]
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[edit] Education
Senator Oppenheimer received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Connecticut College for Women. She was one of the first women to earn a master’s degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. Upon receiving her degree, she worked on Wall Street as an industry analyst for L.F. Rothschild. [3]
[edit] Personal life
Suzi is married to Martin J. Oppenheimer, a partner in the law firm Proskauer Rose. The Oppenheimer's reside in Mamaroneck, where they raised four children.[4]
[edit] 2010 elections
On Monday, December 6, 2010, Bob Cohen conceded to Oppenheimer after a lengthy ballot count.[5]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Q&A with State Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer”
- ^ Q&A with State Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer”
- ^ oppenheimer/bio/ Official biography
- ^ oppenheimer/bio Official biography
- ^ "Oppenheimer victorious in state Senate race"
[edit] External links
- New York State Senate: Suzi Oppenheimer
- Senator Oppenheimer's Facebook Page
- Senator Oppenheimer's LinkedIn Page
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Joseph Pisani |
New York State Senate, 36th District 1985–2002 |
Succeeded by Ruth Hassell-Thompson |
| Preceded by Vincent Leibell |
New York State Senate, 37th District 2003–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Stephen Saland |
Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Education 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by John Flanagan |
