Kevin Riley (politician)

Kevin Christopher Riley is an American politician. A Democrat, he serves as the New York City Councilmember for the 12th District. The district includes Wakefield, Olinville, Edenwald, Eastchester, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City in The Bronx.[1][2]

Kevin Riley
Member of the New York City Council from the 12th District
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byAndy King
Personal details
Born (1987-11-16) November 16, 1987
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
ResidenceThe Bronx, New York, U.S.
Alma materState University of New York at Old Westbury, Metropolitan College of New York
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Early life and education

Riley grew up and lives in Baychester, The Bronx. He holds a B.A. from State University of New York at Old Westbury and a M.P.A. from Metropolitan College of New York. He has two daughters.[3]

Career

Prior to running for office, Riley was an aide to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for ten years.[4] He was also a Democratic Male District Leader for the 83rd Assembly District.[5]

New York City Council

On December 22, 2020, Riley won a special election in the 12th district following the expulsion of Council Member Andy King. He was sworn in on January 6, 2020 and named chair of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions.

Election history

Riley outraised his opponents and received a significant amount of endorsements from high-ranking elected official and unions, which some attributed to his close relationship to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, one of the most powerful politicians in the State.[6]

Election history
Office Year Election Results
New York City Council Member, 12th District[7] 2020 Non-partisan special elecion √ Kevin Riley (Justice & Unity) 4,879 votes
Pamela A. Hamilton-Johnson (Social Change) 1,747 votes
Neville Mitchell (Bronx 12 Matters) 236 votes

References
  1. "Biography". Kevin Riley. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  2. "Biography". Riley for The Bronx. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  3. Cohen, Jason. "Baychester resident Kevin Riley is ready to serve District 12 – Bronx Times". www.bxtimes.com. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  4. Coltin, Jeff (2021-01-07). "Kevin Riley, NYC's newest City Council member". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  5. "Kevin C. Riley | New York City Campaign Finance Board". www.nyccfb.info. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  6. Coltin, Jeff (2020-12-22). "Nothing special about Tuesday's Bronx election". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  7. "Statement and Return Report for Certification Special Election 12th Council" (PDF).
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