Mark Treyger
| Mark Treyger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 47th District | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Domenic Recchia |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 15, 1982 Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Brooklyn College (B.A. & M.A.) |
| Website | Official website |
Mark Treyger (born April 15, 1982) is the Council member for the 47th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, and Sea Gate in Brooklyn.[1]
Life and career
Treyger was born in Brooklyn, NY. One of two children, Treyger was the first child in his family to be born in the United States. His sister Elina and his parents were all born in Ukraine. His parents emigrated to the United States from Mogilev-Podolskiy, Ukraine.[2] He was raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. He went to P.S./I.S. 226 and Edward R. Murrow High School. He received his bachelor's degree in political science and master's degree in social studies education both from Brooklyn College.[3]
Treyger taught history at New Utrecht High School and served as a delegate for the United Federation of Teachers.[4]
New York City Council
In 2013, Councilman Domenic Recchia was term-limited and unable to run again. Treyger was elected to the City Council in the November 2013 elections.[5]
| Election history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Year | Election | Results |
| NYC Council District 47 |
2013 | Democratic Primary | √ Mark Treyger 45.92% Todd Dobrin 28.38% John Lisyanskiy 25.70% |
| NYC Council District 47 |
2013 | General | √ Mark Treyger (D) 70.33% Andy Sullivan (R) 26.68% Connis M. Mobley (School Choice) 1.89% |
References
- ↑ "Treyger opens 2nd office in council district". Brooklyn Eagle. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ↑ "Ukrainian-American Councilman Mark Treyger Blasts Russia’s "Intimidation"". NY Daily News. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.citizensunion.org/resources/individual-races-2013/city-council-district-47---general-election
- ↑ "UFT delegate Treyger wins primary for Brooklyn Council seat - United Federation of Teachers". Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Mark Treyger wins big in Council race - Home Reporter News: Government". Home Reporter News. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
External links
- "District 47 - Council member". NYC.gov.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Domenic Recchia |
New York City Council, 47th District 2014–present |
Incumbent |
