Summary
Mark Treyger (born April 15, 1982) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council for the 47th district from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, and Sea Gate in Brooklyn.[1]
Mark Treyger | |
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 Treyger in 2016 | |
| Executive Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the New York City Department of Education | |
| Assumed office January 19, 2022 | |
| Chancellor | David Banks |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 47th district | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Domenic Recchia |
| Succeeded by | Ari Kagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1982 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brooklyn College (BA), (MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education edit
Treyger was born in Brooklyn, New York. One of two children, he was the first in his family to be born in the United States. His sister Elina and his parents were all born in Ukraine, having emigrated from Mohyliv-Podilskyi.[2] Raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, he went to P.S./I.S. 226 and Edward R. Murrow High School. He received his bachelor's degree in political science and master's degree in social studies education both from Brooklyn College.[3]
Teaching career edit
Treyger taught history at New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn and served as a delegate for the United Federation of Teachers.[4]
New York City Council edit
In 2013, Councilman Domenic Recchia was term-limited and unable to run again. Treyger was elected to the City Council in the November 2013 elections.[5] Four years later, he was re-elected winning by a landslide receiving 73% of the votes.[6] In 2018 Treyger was appointed by Council Speaker Corey Johnson to chair the New York City Council's Education Committee.[7]
| Election history | |||
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| Location | Year | Election | Results |
| NYC Council District 47 |
2013 | Democratic Primary | √ Mark Treyger 45.92% Todd Dobrin 28.38% John Lisyanskiy 25.70% |
| NYC Council District 47 |
2013 | General | √ Mark Treyger (D) 70.33% Andy Sullivan (R) 26.68% Connis M. Mobley (School Choice) 1.89% |
| NYC Council District 47 |
2017 | General | √ Mark Treyger (D) 72.44% Raimondo Denaro (R) 27.38% |
References edit
- ^ "Treyger opens 2nd office in council district". Brooklyn Eagle. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Ukrainian-American Councilman Mark Treyger Blasts Russia's "Intimidation"". NY Daily News. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Citizens Union - City Council District 47 - General Election". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
- ^ "UFT delegate Treyger wins primary for Brooklyn Council seat - United Federation of Teachers". Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Mark Treyger wins big in Council race - Home Reporter News: Government". Home Reporter News. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Coney Island election results: Treyger, Deutsch coast to victory in City Council races". Home Reporter News. November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Teacher Treyger New Council Education Chair". UFT News. January 31, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
External links edit
- "District 47 - Council member". NYC.gov.