Philip Ramos (born April 6, 1956) is an American politician currently representing the 6th District, including portions of Islip, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and Islandia in Suffolk County on Long Island, in the New York Assembly. He is a Democrat.
Phil Ramos | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Speaker | Carl Heastie |
| Preceded by | Catherine Nolan |
| Deputy Speaker New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Speaker | Carl Heastie |
| Preceded by | N. Nick Perry |
| Succeeded by | Michaelle C. Solages |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wertz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1956 The Bronx, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Brentwood, New York, U.S. |
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| Website | assembly |
Biography
editRamos is the son of a correction officer and a registered nurse. He graduated from Brentwood High School in 1974, and went to work as a therapy aide at the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. He later became an emergency medical technician[1] and a Suffolk County police officer. He worked eight years in the narcotics unit as an undercover officer. He was promoted to detective in 1987 and retired in 1999.[2]
In 2002, Ramos opted to run for the New York Assembly to succeed Republican Robert Wertz, who was retiring after thirty years to seek a seat in the New York Senate. In a close race, he defeated Republican Philip Goglas 53% to 47%.
Ramos currently sits on the Labor, Local Governments, Ways and Means, Aging, and Education committees.[3]
References
edit- ^ Dan Janison (August 10, 2010). "Philip Ramos for State Assembly". Philramos.voterspace.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ^ "Assembly Member Philip R. 'Phil' Ramos - Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Phil Ramos - Assembly District 6 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
External links
edit- The New York Assembly: Assemblyman Philip Ramos
- Project Vote Smart Interest group ratings.