Roxanne Persaud
| Roxanne Persaud | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 19th District | |
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Assumed office November 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Sampson |
| Member of the New York Assembly from the 59th District | |
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In office January 1, 2015 – November 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Maisel |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Pace University |
| Religion | Christian |
| Website | Official website |
Roxanne Persaud is the Senator for the 19th District of the New York Senate. She is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Canarsie, East New York, Brownsville, Mill Basin, Sheepshead Bay, Bergen Beach, Marine Park, Flatlands, Mill Island, Georgetowne, Ocean Hill and Starrett City in Brooklyn.
Life and career
A native of Guyana, Persaud immigrated with her family to Brooklyn, New York as a young person.[1] She graduated from Pace University with both a Bachelor's and a master's degree before entering a career in education.[2]
Persaud previously served as a school administrator with Pace University and St. Francis College, Brooklyn, and also was involved with her community board in Canarsie, and has served on numerous boards and commissions for the community.[3] In 2015, Persaud won the Democratic nomination to succeed Alan Maisel in the New York Assembly, and served from January to November 2015.[4]
New York Senate
In 2015, Senator John Sampson was found guilty of corruption and forced to resign.[5] Persuad, then a first-term Assemblywoman, was chosen by the King County Democratic Party to succeed him, and easily won election that November to finish his term.[6]
Persaud was sworn in as state Senator on November 4, 2015.
References
- ↑ "In Public Service: Persaud moving up ladder fast". Brooklyn Eagle. 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "Brooklyn Democrats Will Endorse Assemblywoman to Replace John Sampson". Observer. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "Front-Runner Emerges for Canarsie Assembly Seat". Observer. 2014-01-03. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "Here Are the Candidates for Brooklyn's 5 Vacant State Legislature Seats". DNAinfo. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "State Sen. John Sampson guilty in corruption case". New York Post. 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "Persaud Cruises To Easy Win In 19th Senate District Race". Kings County Politics (Blog). 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
External links
- Senator Roxanne Persaud official site
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Sampson |
New York Senate, 19th District 2015–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Alan Maisel |
New York Assembly, 59th District 2015 |
Succeeded by Jaime Williams |