Joel Rivera | |
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| Majority Leader of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Speaker | Gifford Miller Christine Quinn |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Van Bramer |
| Member of the New York City Council for the 15th district | |
| In office February 20, 2001 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Rivera |
| Succeeded by | Ritchie Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1978 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Jose Rivera (father) Naomi Rivera (half-sister) |
| Children | 3 |
Joel Rivera (born October 24, 1978) is an American politician who served as a member and the majority leader of the New York City Council. First elected to the Council in a special election in 2001 at 22 years of age,[1] Rivera became the youngest elected official in the city's history.[2] He continued to win re-election until reaching his legal term limit in 2013.
- ^ Hicks, Jonathan P. (2001-02-21). "Fordham Student Is Elected To Father's Old Council Seat". New York Times.
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