Robert K. Sweeney

Robert K. "Bob" Sweeney (born May 29, 1949)[1] is a retired New York Assemblyman first elected in 1988 to represent the 11th district, which includes Lindenhurst, Copiague, Amityville, Wyandanch, and West Babylon. He is a Democrat.

Robert K. Sweeney
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 11th district
In office
1988–2014
Preceded byPatrick G. Halpin
Succeeded byKimberly Jean-Pierre
Personal details
Born (1949-05-29) May 29, 1949
Babylon, New York
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLindenhurst, New York
Alma materAdelphi University
C.W. Post Campus-LIU
Occupationformer Lindenhurst Village Clerk
WebsiteOfficial website

Sweeney is a lifetime resident of the district he represents and attended public schools in Lindenhurst. He earned a bachelor's degree from Adelphi University and a Master of Public Administration from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. He served as the Lindenhurst Village Clerk[2] from 1973 to 1988.[1]

Sweeney was elected to the New York State Assembly in a March 1988 special election.[2] He replaced Patrick G. Halpin, who was elected Suffolk County Executive in November 1987. He retired in 2014 and was succeeded by Kimberly Jean Pierre.

References

New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Patrick G. Halpin
New York State Assembly
11th District

1988–2014
Succeeded by
Kimberly Jean-Pierre


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