Melissa Miller (politician)
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Melissa "Missy" Miller (born March 3, 1964) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Republican, Miller represents the Third Councilmanic District on the Hempstead Town Board. She represented the 20th Assembly District in the New York State Assembly from 2017 to 2022; the district included the city of Long Beach and portions of the town of Hempstead.
Life and career
Miller was born and raised in Atlantic Beach, New York.[1] A mother of three, Miller lost her oldest daughter to a rare disease. She has two other children, one of whom is chronically disabled.[2] As a result, Miller is an advocate for disabled children. For many years, she has been a leader with Compassionate Care New York.[3] Miller has worked professionally to train pediatric care professionals on how to properly care for chronically disabled children.[4]
In 2016, Miller decided to make her first foray into public office by running for the
On February 7, 2022, Miller announced that she was resigning from the Assembly to fill a vacancy on the Hempstead Town Board. Miller's decision was influenced by a family medical situation.[8][9] Miller was appointed to the Hempstead Town Board on February 15, 2022; she represents the Third Councilmanic District.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Miller defeats Eramo in 20th Assembly race". Herald Community Newspapers. November 9, 2016.
- ^ Bolger, Timothy (November 9, 2016). "Miller, D'Urso Win Open Assembly Seats on Long Island". LongIslandPress.com.
- ^ "Candidates battle in the 20th Assembly District". Herald Community Newspapers. October 19, 2016.
- ^ Costello, Alex (December 21, 2016). "Missy Miller Sworn in as Assemblywoman for 20th District". Long Beach, NY Patch.
- ^ Costello, Alex (October 26, 2016). "2016 Election Preview: 20th Assembly District". Long Beach, NY Patch.
- ^ Costello, Alex (November 6, 2018). "Melissa Miller Holds Her Seat In 20th Assembly District". Long Beach, NY Patch.
- ^ "2020 New York State Assembly Election Results". Springfield News Leader. November 3, 2020.
- ^ Roy, Yancey (February 9, 2022). "Melissa Miller leaving State Assembly to join Hempstead Town Board". Newsday.
- ^ Schneider, Craig (February 26, 2022). "Special election to be held for 20th District Assembly seat". Newsday.
- ^ "Councilwoman Melissa Miller - 3rd District". HempsteadNY.gov. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
