Larry Seabrook

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Larry B. Seabrook is the current New York City Council man from District 12 in New York City. Seabrook is a Democrat from Co-op City in the Bronx, he has held a number of elected offices throughout his career, and with his election to the New York City Council in 2001, became the first African-American politician to hold offices in three separate legislative branches of government, both on a municipal and statewide level.

Contents 1 Career 1.1 Opposition and politics 2 Facts 3 External links

[edit] Career

Prior to his election to the City Council, Seabrook served as a state senator from District 33. He has also been a member of the New York State Assembly from District 83. A seat that he originally won by defeating a long-time Democratic incumbent. the in 2000, he launched what would be a successful campaign for a seat in the New York City Council.

[edit] Opposition and politics

Two years later he would face re-election against Curtis Brooks, Annie Gentle, and Shirley Saunders, who had previously served as an aid to Congressman Eliot Engel. Seabrook ran an unsuccessful campaign against Elliot Engel in the 2000 election, which was marked by controversial revelations about Seabrook's divorce settlement, and other perceived ethical improprieties. One of the main issues in his re-election race was Seabrook's vote in favour of an 18.5% property tax increase enacted by the City council during his first term. [1]. Although criticised for that vote-among other actions-Seabrook emerged victorious from the Democratic primary that year. In addition to Co-op City, some of the other Bronx neighborhoods that comprise District 12 include Williamsbridge, Wakefield, and Baychester.

[edit] Facts

• Seabrook served as a delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York in 2004.
• He holds an associate's degree from Kingsborough Community College, a bachelor's degree in History and Urban Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a master's degree from Long Island University, and J.D. from CUNY Law School in Queens.
• He has served as an administrator and instructor at Marist College, as well as being an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

[edit] External links

• NYC Council Info
• Hip-Hop In The Bronx
• Bronx Democratic Leader Switches An Endorsement
• A Rumble in the Bronx
• Larry Seabrook: 2000 Politician Profile