| Lewis A. Fidler | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 46th District | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Herbert Berman |
| Constituency | Brooklyn: Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Georgetown, Starrett City, Flatlands, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Gerritsen Beach, Madison, Sheepshead Bay. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1956 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Robin |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Brooklyn, New York |
| Alma mater | SUNY Albany (B.A. 1975) NYU School of Law (J.D. 1978) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Website | NYC Council: District 46 |
Lewis A. Fidler (born 1956) is a New York City Councilman. In January 2002, he began his first term as Councilman for the 46th District in New York City, which includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Georgetown, Flatlands, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Gerritsen Beach, Madison and Sheepshead Bay.[1]
As a Freshman Council Member, Fidler was selected by then Council Speaker Gifford Miller to serve as Chairperson of the Youth Services Committee, a committee that he continues to lead until this day. He was also appointed to a position on the Council leadership team as Assistant Majority Leader by Council Speaker Christine Quinn.
Fidler also serves on the Finance, Rules, Housing and Buildings and State and Federal Legislation Committees. He has also been a Democratic State Committeeman since 1992.
In 1992 he was campaign manager for NYC Councilman Sal Albanese in a failed attempt to unseat Congresswoman Susan Molinari in a year Democrats retook the White House. Additionally, Fidler served as campaign manager for the successful campaign of Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes.
Fidler attended New York City schools PS 208, JHS 285 and Tilden High School. He received a B.A. from SUNY Albany in 1975, and a J.D. from NYU School of Law in 1978. He was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1979.[2] Since 1983, Fidler has been a partner in the firm of Roberts and Fidler PC. He lives in his district with his wife, Robin and sons, Max and Harry.
In the most recent 2009 election cycle, in November 2009, Fidler faced only token opposition from a virtually unknown Republican candidate who he beat with 79.2 percent of the vote.[3]
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| Preceded by Herbert Berman |
New York City Council, 46th District 2002–present |
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