Paul Vallone
Paul Vallone | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 19th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Halloran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1967 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna Marie Vallone |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (B.A.) St. John's University (J.D.) |
| Website | Official website |
Paul Angelo Vallone (born June 2, 1967) is the Council member for the 19th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes Alley Pond Park, Bay Terrace, Bayside, College Point, Douglaston, East Elmhurst, Flushing, Fresh Meadows, Little Neck and Whitestone in Queens.
Life and career
An attorney, Vallone served as the managing partner for Vallone & Vallone, LLP and has been admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations since 1992.
Vallone's father is Peter Vallone, Sr., and his brother is Peter Vallone, Jr..[1] His grandfather was Charles J. Vallone. A Vallone has served on the City Council since 1974.[2] He and his wife, Anna-Marie Sardarian, live in Flushing, New York with their three children.
New York City Council
Vallone initially ran for the New York City Council in 2009, but came in third in the Democratic primary for the 19th District. In the 2013 Democratic primary election for the same seat, Vallone defeated Austin Shafran.[2] He defeated Republican Party nominee Dennis Saffran in the general election.[3]
| Election history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Year | Election | Results |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2009 | Democratic Primary | √ Kevin D. Kim 30.74% Jerry M. Iannece 24.09% Paul Vallone 22.89% Steve Behar 9.82% Thomas E. Cooke 7.21% Debra Markell 5.25% |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2013 | Democratic Primary | √ Paul Vallone 31.16% Austin I. Shafran 29.09% Paul Graziano 17.08% John F. Duane 12.41% Chriss Voskerichian 10.27% |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2013 | General | √ Paul Vallone (D) 56.78% Dennis Saffran (R) 42.99% |
References
- ^ "City Council candidate Paul Vallone voted in two different Queens districts, Astoria and Flushing". NY Daily News. July 15, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ a b "Paul Vallone poised to continue the family tradition at City Hall". NY Daily News. September 17, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ Duke, Nathan. "Vallone Wins Halloran's City Council Seat - Government - Bayside-Douglaston, NY Patch". Bayside.patch.com. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
External links
- New York City Councilman Paul Vallone (official site)
- Council Member Paul Vallone on Facebook
- @PaulVallone (official Twitter)
