Jessica Lappin
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Jessica Lappin | |
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 Lappin in 2006 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 5th District | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Gifford Miller |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Kallos |
| Constituency | Upper East Side |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Andrew Wuertele |
| Residence(s) | Manhattan, New York City, United States |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Website | Website |
Jessica Suzanne Lappin is a New York City business leader and a former elected city official. In 2014, she became the president of the Alliance for Downtown New York, a Business Improvement District.
Career
On February 3, 2014, Lappin was appointed as president at the Alliance for Downtown New York, the organization that manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District.[1] Lappin also serves as the President of its sister organization, the Downtown Lower Manhattan Association.
Political career
Lappin served two terms as a member of the New York City Council, representing Manhattan's fifth district, which includes the Upper East Side, East Midtown, and Roosevelt Island. She previously worked as a senior adviser and District Chief of Staff to Gifford Miller, the former Speaker of the New York City Council. She also ran in the Democratic Primary for Manhattan Borough President in 2013 and finished in second place.
Before holding public office, Ms. Lappin was a senior advisor to Council Speaker Gifford Miller, who also represented Manhattan’s fifth district on the New York City Council.
Personal life
Lappin, who is Jewish,[2] was raised in Manhattan. She graduated from Stuyvesant High School and attended Georgetown University, graduating magna cum laude.[3]
Lappin married Andrew Wuertele in 2003.[3]
The couple has two children, Lucas and Miles.[4]
References
- ^ "Alliance for Downtown New York Appoints Jessica Lappin as President" (PDF) (Press release). New York, New York: Alliance for Downtown New York. February 3, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Geselowitz, Gabriela (September 4, 2013). "Jewish Candidates' September Dilemma". The Jewish Week. New York, New York. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "Weddings/Celebrations; Jessica Lappin, Andrew Wuertele". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. September 21, 2003. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Rauh, Grace (October 11, 2007). "New Mother Lappin Back In Council Mix". The New York Sun. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
External links
- Jessica Lappin biography | Alliance for Downtown New York