Jo Anne Simon

Jo Anne Simon is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 52nd District of the New York State Assembly. She is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Boerum Hill and DUMBO in Brooklyn.

Jo Anne Simon
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 52nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded byJoan Millman
Personal details
BornYonkers, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Bill Harris
ResidenceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
EducationIona College (BA)
Gallaudet University MA)
Fordham University (JD)
WebsiteAssembly website

Early life and education

Simon was born in Yonkers, New York. A first-generation college student, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Iona College. She later earned a Master of Arts degree from Gallaudet University, and a Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law.[1]

Career

After graduating from law school, Simon established a disability civil rights law firm in Downtown Brooklyn. She also worked as an adjunct assistant professor of law at Fordham University. A resident of Brooklyn for nearly forty years, Simon formerly served as the president of the Boerum Hill Association before being elected to the New York State Assembly. In 2014, she was elected district leader and state committeewoman for the 52nd Assembly district.[2]

On October 1, 2020, Simon announced her candidacy for Brooklyn Borough President in front of James Madison High School as a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If elected, she would be the first woman to hold the office.[3]

New York Assembly

In 2014, nine-term Assemblywoman Joan Millman announced she would retire.[4] Soon after, Simon announced she would enter the race to succeed her.[5] In a three-way primary, Simon secured over 53% of the vote and won the general election with 69% of the vote.[6]

Simon was sworn into office on January 1, 2015. In the Assembly, she serves as the chair of the Subcommittee on Tuition Assistance Programs.

Personal life

Simon is married to Bill Harris and resides in Boerum Hill.

References
  1. "WEDDINGS;Jo Anne Simon, William L. Harris". New York Times. 1996-09-16. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  2. "A former judge and civil rights lawyer lead crowded pack to take over Brooklyn Democratic Party". New York Daily News. 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  3. Duggan, Kevin. "Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon declares for Borough President". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  4. "Assemblywoman Millman to retire from the NYS Assembly". Brooklyn Eagle. 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  5. "Jo Anne Simon Says She'll Run for Joan Millman's Seat". Observer. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  6. "Jo Anne Simon Wins 52nd AD Democratic Primary, Will Face Guitar Playing GOP Challenger in November". Brooklyn Heights Blog. 2014-09-09. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
Political offices
Preceded by
Joan Millman		 New York Assembly, 52nd District
2015–present		 Incumbent
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