Sheldon S. Leffler (born September 6, 1942) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from 1978 to 2001. Leffler was instrumental in establishing the residential and commercial recycling program in New York City in 1989. According to Eric Goldstein (NRDC expert blogger), "Sheldon Leffler, who was Chairman of the Council’s Environmental Protection Committee and the bill’s leading shepherd, pronounced the statute “a strong beginning … not the end.” City Council Majority Leader Peter F. Vallone, proclaimed the new law to be “one of the most significant pieces of legislation in the history of the city.” (https://www.nrdc.org/experts/eric-goldstein/new-york-citys-history-making-recycling-law-turns-25-years-old-part-i)[1][2]
Sheldon S. Leffler | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Berman |
| Succeeded by | David Weprin |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Troy |
| Succeeded by | Wendell Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1942 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ Susan Saulny (2003-11-13). "Sheldon Leffler, Former Councilman, Is Convicted in Campaign Fraud Scheme". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
- ^ Susan Saulny (2004-01-10). "Ex-Lawmaker Is Sentenced To Probation In Fraud Case". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
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