Betsy Gotbaum
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Elisabeth A. Gotbaum (née Flower; born June 11, 1938[1]) is an American civil servant, politician and a former New York City public advocate. She was elected Public Advocate for New York City in 2001 and reelected in 2005. She was the third woman elected to a citywide post in NYC history. The other two were Carol Bellamy, who served as city council president from 1978 to 1985, and Elizabeth Holtzman, who served as comptroller from 1990 to 1993. Gotbaum is a Democrat and currently serves as Executive Director of Citizens Union.
Quick Facts 2nd Public Advocate of New York City, Mayor ...
Betsy Gotbaum | |
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2nd Public Advocate of New York City | |
In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2009 | |
Mayor | Michael Bloomberg |
Preceded by | Mark Green |
Succeeded by | Bill de Blasio |
Parks Commissioner of New York City | |
In office February 5, 1990 – December 31, 1993 | |
Mayor | David Dinkins |
Preceded by | Henry Stern |
Succeeded by | Henry Stern |
Personal details | |
Born | Elisabeth Flower (1938-06-11) June 11, 1938 (age 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Timothy Hogen
(m. 1960; div. 1967)Peter Lewis (m. 2017) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Connecticut College George Washington University (BA) Columbia University (MEd) |
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