| Stephen J. Fiala | |
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| New York City Council Member 51st District |
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| In office 1998–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Vito Fossella |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Lanza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
Stephen J. Fiala, (born 1967) is a Republican Party lawmaker from the New York City Borough of Staten Island.[1]
Appointed by former New York Governor George Pataki to become County Clerk of Richmond County, New York in 2001, he had previously served in the New York City Council. Fiala is perhaps best known for rebutting the political adage "All politics is local," and once called former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill a "horse's ass."
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Vito Fossella |
New York City Council, 51st District 1998–2001 |
Succeeded by Andrew Lanza |