Jumaane Williams
Jumaane Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 45th District | |
| Assumed office January 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kendall Stewart |
| Constituency | Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, parts of Midwood and Canarsie |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | New York City, New York, USA |
| Website | NYC Council: District 45 |
Jumaane D. Williams is a Democratic politician who is a member of the New York City Council. He was elected after defeating Councilmember Dr. Kendall Stewart in a Democratic Primary in September 2009.[1] Williams defeated Stewart by a margin of 12 points.[2] Mr. Williams, represents the 45th Council District which includes parts of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, and Canarsie in Brooklyn.[3] He was born in Brooklyn. His parents, Greg and Pat Williams, are from Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada. His father was an excellent footballer and cricketer who represented the students of Grenada Secondary School (GBSS).[4] He was educated at Brooklyn College, where he earned a B.A. in 2001 and an M.A. in Political Science in 2005.
References
- ^ http://www.brooklyntheborough.com/2010/01/community-activists-are-brooklyns-newest-council-members/
- ^ http://www.boropolitics.com/stories/1/8/01_08_45_williams_wins.html
- ^ http://council.nyc.gov/d45/html/members/home.shtml
- ^ http://www.everybodysmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46:jumaane-williams-first-grenadian-american-elected-into-political-office-in-ny&catid=37&Itemid=32. Jumaane Williams First Grenadian-American Elected Into Political Office in NY.Retrieved on December 2, 2010, at 11:45.
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