Vanessa Gibson
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Vanessa L. Gibson (born March 19, 1979) is an American politician who has served as the Borough President of The Bronx since 2022. She served as a member of the New York City Council, representing the 16th district from 2014 to 2021.[1] A Democrat, she was elected Bronx Borough President in November 2021 to a four-year term beginning January 2022, running on a platform focused on recovery from COVID-19 impact, food insecurity and housing instability.[2][3] She is the first female and first African American Bronx Borough President.[4][5]
Quick Facts 14th Borough President of The Bronx, Deputy ...
Vanessa Gibson | |
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14th Borough President of The Bronx | |
Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
Deputy | Janet Peguero |
Preceded by | Rubén Díaz Jr. |
Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Helen Foster |
Succeeded by | Althea Stevens |
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 |
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Born | (1979-03-19) March 19, 1979 (age 45) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University at Albany (BA) Baruch College (MPA) |
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