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Julie Menin | |
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| File:Julie Menin, Portrait.jpg Menin in 2012 | |
| Chair of Manhattan Community Board 1 in Lower Manhattan | |
| In office June 21, 2005 – June 26, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Madelyn Wils |
| Succeeded by | Catherine McVay Hughes |
| Constituency | Manhattan: Battery Park City, Financial District, Seaport/Civic Center, Tribeca, Ellis Island, Governor's Island, Liberty Island |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bruce Menin |
| Residence(s) | New York City, New York, USA |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Northwestern University School of Law |
| Profession | Former Small Business Owner, Regulatory Attorney, Non-Profit Executive Director |
| Website | juliemenin.com |
Julie Menin is the former Chairperson of Community Board 1[1] in Lower Manhattan, small business owner and regulatory attorney and a well-known advocate for helping Manhattan small businesses recover after the 9/11 attacks.[2] Menin was elected to CB1 in a 2005 special election and was unanimously re-elected to three successive terms in 2006, 2008 and 2010. As chair of CB1, Menin worked on numerous land use and zoning issues, led a successful campaign to build New York City’s first "green" school and other initiatives to revitalize Lower Manhattan.[3] Menin has been recognized for her “solution-based” approach to controversial issues in the wake of 9/11 and as chair of CB1.[4] Memin was a candidate for Manhattan Borough President in 2013.[5]
2013 election
Menin ran in the Democratic primary for Manhattan Borough President in September 2013 but was defeated by New York City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.[6] She announced her candidacy in December 2012, with a list of more than 200 community endorsements, including activists, district leaders, state committee members, community board chairs and prominent New Yorkers.[7] Since launching her campaign, Menin has also picked up endorsements from Speaker Sheldon Silver,[8] Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, State Senator Adriano Espaillat,[9] State Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez,[10] State Assembly Member Gabriela Rosa,[11] State Assembly Member Deborah Glick, City Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito,[12] City Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez,[13] Former Public Advocates Betsy Gotbaum[14] and Mark Green, Former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, the Communications Workers of America[15] and the Uniformed Fire Officers Association.[16]
- ^ Shapiro, Julie. "Julie Menin Makes Way for New CB1 Chairwoman". DNAinfo.com.
- ^ Reynolds, Aline. "After seven packed years, Julie Menin to step down from chair of C.B. 1". Downtown Express.
- ^ Shapiro, Julie. "Spitzer, mayor back new school". Downtown Express.
- ^ Editorial. "Making right decisions". The Villager.
- ^ Saul, Michael Howard. "Candidate Shows Early Fundraising Success". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ CBS new York (11 September 2013). "Councilwoman Brewer Wins Nomination For Manhattan Borough President". Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ Pehme, Morgan. "Declaring for Manhattan BP, Menin Announces 216 Endorsements". Manhattan Media.
- ^ Katz, Celeste. "Julie Menin Is Gold For Manhattan BP, Shelly Silver Says". NY Daily News.
- ^ Campbell, Colin. "Team Espaillat Backs Julie Menin for Manhattan Borough President".
- ^ Katz, Celeste. "Manhattan BP Hopeful Julie Menin Adds CWA Local 1101, East Harlem Leaders, To Team". Daily News.
- ^ Campbell, Colin. "Team Espaillat Backs Julie Menin for Manhattan Borough President".
- ^ Katz, Celeste. "Manhattan BP Hopeful Julie Menin Adds CWA Local 1101, East Harlem Leaders, To Team". Daily News.
- ^ Campbell, Colin. "Team Espaillat Backs Julie Menin for Manhattan Borough President".
- ^ Katz, Celeste. "Betsy Gotbaum Goes For Julie Menin". The Daily News.
- ^ Katz, Celeste. "Manhattan BP Hopeful Julie Menin Adds CWA Local 1101, East Harlem Leaders, To Team". Daily News.
- ^ STEIER, RICHARD. "Menin's Activism Lands Her UFOA Backing for N.Y. Beep". The Chief.