| Jerome X. O'Donovan | |
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| New York City Council Member 35th District |
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| In office 1983–1991 |
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| Succeeded by | Mary Pinkett |
| New York City Council Member 49th District |
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| In office 1992–2001 |
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| Succeeded by | Michael E. McMahon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Staten Island, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Vita O'Donovan |
| Profession | Politician |
Jerome X. (Jay) O'Donovan is a former Democratic Party politician from the New York City borough of Staten Island who served in in the New York City Council representing the North Shore of that borough.
O'Donovan was the first Vietnam veteran elected to the New York City Council. A United States Marine Corps Captain and advisor to the South Vietnam Marines, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.[1]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Newly created district |
New York City Council, 35th District 1983–1991 |
Succeeded by Mary Pinkett |
| Preceded by Newly created district |
New York City Council, 49th District 1992–2001 |
Succeeded by Michael E. McMahon |