Joel Rivera Politician
Joel Rivera (born October 24, 1978) is a former Majority Leader of the New York City Council. First elected to the Council in a special election in 2001 at 22 years of age, Rivera became the youngest elected official in the city's history. He continued to win re-election until reaching his legal term limit in 2013.
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![Joel Rivera](/photos/joel-rivera.jpg)
Birth date | January 01, 1978 |
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committee | Health (Chair); Finance; Housing & Buildings; Land Use; Rules Privileges & Elections; State & Federal Legislation; Zoning & Franchises |
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office | Member of the New York City Council for the 15th District |
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