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Julie Menin | |
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| File:Julie Menin, Portrait.jpg Menin in 2012 | |
| Chair of New York City Department of Consumer Affairs | |
| Assumed office May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Mintz |
| 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 current Chairperson of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs and 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] Menin was a candidate for Manhattan Borough President in 2013.[5]
- ^ 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.