Vanessa Gibson
African-American politician
Vanessa L. Gibson (born March 19, 1979) is an American politician. Gibson is the Borough President of The Bronx since 2022.[1] She was a council member for the 16th district of the New York City Council from 2014 until 2022. She is a Democrat.[2]
Vanessa Gibson | |
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14th Borough President of The Bronx | |
Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Rubén Díaz Jr. |
Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
In office January 1, 2014 – January 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Helen Foster |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 77th district | |
In office June 16, 2009 – August 31, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Aurelia Greene |
Succeeded by | Latoya Joyner |
Personal details | |
Born | Bronx, New York | March 19, 1979
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Albany (BS) Baruch College (MPA) |
Website | Official website |
References
change- ↑ "Democrat Council members get promotions in 3 borough president races". NYPost. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ↑ "Vanessa Gibson is the Likely Next Bronx Borough President; Here's What She Ran On". Gotham Magazine. Retrieved July 30, 2021.