Sara M. Gonzalez is a former member of the New York City Council, representing District 38 which comprises Sunset Park, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Windsor Terrace, among other neighborhoods within the borough of Brooklyn. In 2013, Gonzalez was defeated for re-election in the Democratic primary by Carlos Menchaca; she left office on December 31, 2013.
Sara M. Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 38th district | |
| In office November 2002 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Angel Rodriguez |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Menchaca |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Staten Island College Columbia Business School |
| Website | Official website |
In November 2002, Gonzalez was chosen in a special election to fill a seat vacated by former City Councilman Angel Rodriguez, who was forced to resign after pleading guilty to charges of bribery and extortion.[1]
While in office, she was the chairwoman of the Juvenile Justice Committee on the Council. Gonzalez was formerly the chairwoman of Brooklyn Community Board 7 in Sunset Park, in addition to being the executive director of Hispanic Young People's Alternatives, which was a non-profit organization that offered after-school and tutorial programs to Hispanic youths.
Gonzalez is an alumna of College of Staten Island, and has attended Columbia School of Business Management.
References
edit- ^ "Searchlight Council District 38". www.gothamgazette.com. Retrieved 10 August 2017.