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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Garodnick was born in [[New York City]] and is a graduate of [[Trinity School (New York)|Trinity School]] (1990), where he was president of the student senate and the model congress. He received his [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] from [[Dartmouth College]] (1994)<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/05/us/campus-journal-dartmouth-seeks-ethics-for-the-age-of-computers.html Campus Journal: "Dartmouth Seeks Ethics for the Age of Computers"]. ''New York Times''. January 5, 1994.</ref> where he served as class president for each of his four years. He earned a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] from the [[University of Pennsylvania Law School]] (2000),<ref>[http://www.law.upenn.edu/alumni/alumnijournal/fall2008/alumni_briefs/page08.html Alumni Briefs]. ''Penn Law Journal''. Fall 2008.</ref> where he was Editor-in-Chief of the ''[[University of Pennsylvania Law Review|Law Review]]''. |
Garodnick was born in [[New York City]] and is a graduate of [[Trinity School (New York)|Trinity School]] (1990), where he was president of the student senate and the model congress. He received his [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] from [[Dartmouth College]] (1994)<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/05/us/campus-journal-dartmouth-seeks-ethics-for-the-age-of-computers.html Campus Journal: "Dartmouth Seeks Ethics for the Age of Computers"]. ''New York Times''. January 5, 1994.</ref> where he served as class president for each of his four years. He earned a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] from the [[University of Pennsylvania Law School]] (2000),<ref>[http://www.law.upenn.edu/alumni/alumnijournal/fall2008/alumni_briefs/page08.html Alumni Briefs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100801135110/http://www.law.upenn.edu/alumni/alumnijournal/fall2008/alumni_briefs/page08.html |date=2010-08-01 }}. ''Penn Law Journal''. Fall 2008.</ref> where he was Editor-in-Chief of the ''[[University of Pennsylvania Law Review|Law Review]]''. |
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An attorney, Garodnick practiced as a securities litigator at the New York law firm of [[Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison|Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP]]. While there, he represented the Partnership for New York City in the successful [[Campaign for Fiscal Equity]] lawsuit regarding public school funding. He also represented 13 same-sex couples seeking the right to marry in New York State. |
An attorney, Garodnick practiced as a securities litigator at the New York law firm of [[Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison|Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP]]. While there, he represented the Partnership for New York City in the successful [[Campaign for Fiscal Equity]] lawsuit regarding public school funding. He also represented 13 same-sex couples seeking the right to marry in New York State. |
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Garodnick was elected to New York City Council in 2005, winning 63 percent of the vote in the general election and defeating both the Republican and Libertarian candidates. In the five-way Democratic primary that year he won 59% of the vote. He won reelection in 2009 and 2013. |
Garodnick was elected to New York City Council in 2005, winning 63 percent of the vote in the general election and defeating both the Republican and Libertarian candidates. In the five-way Democratic primary that year he won 59% of the vote. He won reelection in 2009 and 2013. |
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In 2007, Garodnick, along with Council Speaker [[Christine C. Quinn]] and Council Member [[Melissa Mark-Viverito]], introduced the [http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/attygenguide.html Tenant Protection Act]. The bill, signed into law by Mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]] in March 2008, made harassment of tenants by landlords a violation of the housing code.<ref>[http://council.nyc.gov/html/releases/020_031308_tenant_harassment.shtml Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Act Becomes Law]. New York City Council. March 13, 2008.</ref> Garodnick spearheaded a $4.5 billion tenant-backed bid to purchase Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village on behalf of the residents in order to preserve the properties as "affordable housing". [[Metropolitan Life Insurance Company|Met Life]] sold the properties to [[Tishman Speyer]] in a highly leveraged deal for $5.4 billion.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/22/nyregion/22lives.html ''New York Times'' coverage of Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village imbroglio]</ref> |
In 2007, Garodnick, along with Council Speaker [[Christine C. Quinn]] and Council Member [[Melissa Mark-Viverito]], introduced the [http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/attygenguide.html Tenant Protection Act]. The bill, signed into law by Mayor [[Michael Bloomberg]] in March 2008, made harassment of tenants by landlords a violation of the housing code.<ref>[http://council.nyc.gov/html/releases/020_031308_tenant_harassment.shtml Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Act Becomes Law] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527141134/http://council.nyc.gov/html/releases/020_031308_tenant_harassment.shtml |date=2010-05-27 }}. New York City Council. March 13, 2008.</ref> Garodnick spearheaded a $4.5 billion tenant-backed bid to purchase Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village on behalf of the residents in order to preserve the properties as "affordable housing". [[Metropolitan Life Insurance Company|Met Life]] sold the properties to [[Tishman Speyer]] in a highly leveraged deal for $5.4 billion.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/22/nyregion/22lives.html ''New York Times'' coverage of Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village imbroglio]</ref> |
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Garodnick formerly served as co-chair of the Council's Infrastructure Task Force. In that role, Garodnick has advocated for infrastructure investments as a means of stimulating the economy, and explored measures to encourage the use of alternative energy.<ref>[http://www.nysun.com/opinion/rebuilding-new-york/81031/ "Rebuilding New York", July 1, 2008], ''The New York Sun''</ref> |
Garodnick formerly served as co-chair of the Council's Infrastructure Task Force. In that role, Garodnick has advocated for infrastructure investments as a means of stimulating the economy, and explored measures to encourage the use of alternative energy.<ref>[http://www.nysun.com/opinion/rebuilding-new-york/81031/ "Rebuilding New York", July 1, 2008], ''The New York Sun''</ref> |
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==New York City Comptroller campaign== |
==New York City Comptroller campaign== |
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On April 3, 2012 Garodnick announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for [[New York City Comptroller]].<ref>http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/158716/manhattan-councilman-sets-sights-on-2013-comptroller-s-race</ref> On November 28, 2012 Garodnick dropped out of the Comptroller race, and immediately endorsed [[Scott Stringer]], while pledging to run for re-election in District 4. Stringer had previously been running for [[Mayor of New York City|Mayor]].<ref>http://politicker.com/2012/11/dan-garodnick-exits-stage-right/</ref> Garodnick was opposed in his bid for re-election by attorney Helene Jnane.<ref>http://town-village.com/2013/08/22/attorney-running-for-council/</ref> |
On April 3, 2012 Garodnick announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for [[New York City Comptroller]].<ref>http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/158716/manhattan-councilman-sets-sights-on-2013-comptroller-s-race{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On November 28, 2012 Garodnick dropped out of the Comptroller race, and immediately endorsed [[Scott Stringer]], while pledging to run for re-election in District 4. Stringer had previously been running for [[Mayor of New York City|Mayor]].<ref>http://politicker.com/2012/11/dan-garodnick-exits-stage-right/</ref> Garodnick was opposed in his bid for re-election by attorney Helene Jnane.<ref>http://town-village.com/2013/08/22/attorney-running-for-council/</ref> |
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==Election history== |
==Election history== |
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Revision as of 11:58, 20 January 2018
Daniel Garodnick | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Eva Moskowitz |
| Succeeded by | Keith Powers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1972 New York, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Zoe L. Segal-Reichlin |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (B.A.) University of Pennsylvania (J.D.) |
| Website | Official website |
Daniel Garodnick (born May 4, 1972) was a Council member for the 4th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat.
The district includes the
.Life and career
Garodnick was born in
Trinity School (1990), where he was president of the student senate and the model congress. He received his B.A. from Dartmouth College (1994)[1] where he served as class president for each of his four years. He earned a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (2000),[2] where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review
.
An attorney, Garodnick practiced as a securities litigator at the New York law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. While there, he represented the Partnership for New York City in the successful Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit regarding public school funding. He also represented 13 same-sex couples seeking the right to marry in New York State.
Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to Judge Colleen McMahon of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He spent two years working for the New York Civil Rights Coalition.
In May 2008, Garodnick married Zoe Segal-Reichlin, associate general counsel of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.[3] They have two children.
New York City Council
Garodnick was elected to New York City Council in 2005, winning 63 percent of the vote in the general election and defeating both the Republican and Libertarian candidates. In the five-way Democratic primary that year he won 59% of the vote. He won reelection in 2009 and 2013.
In 2007, Garodnick, along with Council Speaker
Met Life sold the properties to Tishman Speyer in a highly leveraged deal for $5.4 billion.[5]
Garodnick formerly served as co-chair of the Council's Infrastructure Task Force. In that role, Garodnick has advocated for infrastructure investments as a means of stimulating the economy, and explored measures to encourage the use of alternative energy.[6]
Garodnick's last term as councilman ended on December 31, 2017, when he was succeeded by Keith Powers.
New York City Comptroller campaign
On April 3, 2012 Garodnick announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for New York City Comptroller.[7] On November 28, 2012 Garodnick dropped out of the Comptroller race, and immediately endorsed Scott Stringer, while pledging to run for re-election in District 4. Stringer had previously been running for Mayor.[8] Garodnick was opposed in his bid for re-election by attorney Helene Jnane.[9]
Election history
| Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Party | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Party | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Party | Votes | Pct | ||||
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| 2005 Primary | Dan Garodnick | Dem | 7,270 | 58.01% | Jack Lester | Dem | 2,116 | 16.89% | Meryl Brodsky | Dem | 2,015 | 16.08% | Jack Karako | Dem | 1,113 | 9.03% | ||||
| 2005 General | Dan Garodnick | Dem | 23,304 | 63.77% | Patrick M. Murphy | Rep | 13,153 | 35.24% | Jak Karako | Lib | 370 | 0.99% | ||||||||
| 2009 General | Dan Garodnick | Dem | 23,431 | 74.60% | Ashok G. Chandra | Rep | 7,972 | 25.40% | ||||||||||||
| 2013 General | Dan Garodnick | Dem | 21,366 | 70.51% | Helene Jnane | Rep | 8,911 | 29.49% |
References
- ^ Campus Journal: "Dartmouth Seeks Ethics for the Age of Computers". New York Times. January 5, 1994.
- ^ Alumni Briefs Archived 2010-08-01 at the Wayback Machine. Penn Law Journal. Fall 2008.
- ^ "Weddings: Zoe L. Segal-Reichlin and Daniel R. Garodnick". New York Times. May 11, 2008.
- ^ Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Act Becomes Law Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback Machine. New York City Council. March 13, 2008.
- ^ New York Times coverage of Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village imbroglio
- ^ "Rebuilding New York", July 1, 2008, The New York Sun
- ^ http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/158716/manhattan-councilman-sets-sights-on-2013-comptroller-s-race[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://politicker.com/2012/11/dan-garodnick-exits-stage-right/
- ^ http://town-village.com/2013/08/22/attorney-running-for-council/