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Alan Maisel
Alan Maisel (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 46. Maisel assumed office in 2014. Maisel left office on December 31, 2021.
Maisel (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York City Council to represent District 46. Maisel won in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Maisel was previously a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 59 from 2006 to 2013.[1]
Biography
Maisel earned a B.A. in history and an M.A. in urban studies from the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University.[1]
Maisel's professional experience includes work as a teacher and assistant principal for the New York City public school system and as the chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Chuck Schumer (D) and then-state Assemblyman Frank Seddio (D). He has also served as the president of Community School Board 22 and a member of Community Board 18.[1][2]
Elections
2017
New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[3] Incumbent Alan Maisel (D) defeated Jeffrey J. Ferretti (Conservative) in the general election for the District 46 seat on the New York City Council.
| New York City Council, District 46 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Alan Maisel Incumbent |
84.15% | 21,457 | |
| Conservative | Jeffrey J. Ferretti | 15.68% | 3,997 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.17% | 44 | ||
| Total Votes | 25,498 | |||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "General Election - November 7, 2017," accessed January 2, 2018 | ||||
Incumbent Alan Maisel ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for the District 46 seat on the New York City Council.[4]
| New York City Council, District 46 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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| Alan Maisel Incumbent | ||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017 | ||
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2012
Maisel ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 59. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Robert Maresca in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
2010
Maisel ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Conservative Party candidate Robert Maresca (C) in the general election on November 2.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Maisel won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 59, defeating opponent Edward Bracken (R). Maisel raised $111,775 for his campaign while Bracken raised $0.[9]
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Campaign themes
2017
In the New York City Campaign Finance Board's voter guide, Maisel listed his top three issues as:
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| —Alan Maisel (2017)[11] | ||
2013
In the New York City Campaign Finance Board's voter guide, Maisel said the following was the most important issue he would address if elected:
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Maintaining essential services and making necessary community improvements while our City continues its economic recovery. This means involving people in determining how City budget funds are spent in our community.[10] |
” |
| —Alan Maisel (2013)[2] | ||
He also said the following were important issues:
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Fiscal Responsibility: I have worked to cut middle-class taxes, including lowering the State income tax to the lowest in 58 years, and ending the State sales tax on clothing under $110. In the Council, I will work to ensure on time, balanced City budgets with no tax increases. Better Schools: I worked to put hundreds of millions in State budgets for our schools. I will work with parent associations and school officials to identify the improvements needed in our local schools and to secure funds in City budgets.[10] |
” |
| —Alan Maisel (2013)[2] | ||
Endorsements
2017
Maisel received endorsements from the following in 2017:[12]
- 1199SEIU
- 32BJ SEIU
- AFL-CIO Central Labor Council
- Communications Workers of America District 1
- Council of School Supervisors and Administrators
- DC37
- District Council of Carpenters
- Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
- Planned Parenthood NYC
- Professional Staff Congress-CUNY
- Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
- Teamsters Joint Council 16
- United Federation of Teachers
2012
Maisel received endorsements from the following in 2012:[13]
- 32BJ SEIU
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Maisel served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Banks |
| • Correction |
| • Education |
| • Social Services |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Maisel served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Banks |
| • Correction |
| • Education |
| • Social Services |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Maisel served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Banks |
| • Correction |
| • Education |
| • Social Services |
| • Transportation |
Campaign finance summary
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2013
In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New York City Council, "Alan N. Maisel," accessed October 26, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 New York City Campaign Finance Board, "Democratic Primary," accessed October 26, 2017
- ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ New York City Campaign Finance Board, "Alan Maisel," accessed October 26, 2017
- ↑ Gotham Gazette, "Endorsements in the 2017 New York City Primary Elections, Via Gotham Gazette," accessed October 26, 2017
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
New York City Council District 46 2014-2021 |
Succeeded by Mercedes Narcisse (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 59 2006-2013 |
Succeeded by Roxanne Persaud (D) |
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