Kevin Parker (New York)
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| Kevin Parker | |
| New York State Senate District 21 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Senator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Kevin Parker (b. March 6, 1967) is a Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing the 21st Senate District.
Education
Parker earned his BS in Public Service from Pennsylvania State University in 1989. He went on to receive his MS in a New School for Social Research from the Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy in 1993. He is currently attending the City University of New York Graduate School and University Center for his PhD in Political Science.
Professional experience
Parker has worked in the following positions: UBS Painewebber, Project Manager for the New York State Urban Development Corporation, Professor in African Studies and Political Science, and Legislative Aide for New York City Council Member Una Clarke. He was also an Instructor at Brooklyn College at the City University of New York from 1993 to 1997. From 1998 to 1999 he was a Political Action Director for Paine Webber, Incorporated. He also worked as Special Assistant to the Office of the New York State Comptroller from 2000 to 2002.
Political experience
Parker was the Special Assistant to Assemblyman Nick Perry. He was also Lead Advance for Hillary Clinton for United States Senate in 1999 and 2000. He then ran for New York City Council in 2001 but was not elected. He joined the Senate in 2002 and has served in that position since. He is the former Majority Whip. He represents the 21st district.
Committee membership
- Codes Committee, New York Senate
- Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee, New York Senate
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee, New York Senate
- Environmental Conservation Committee, New York Senate
- Finance Committee, New York Senate
- Higher Education Committee, New York Senate
- Insurance Committee, New York Senate
- Rules Committee, New York Senate
Personal life
Parker is single.
External links
- Official New York State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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