Kevin Riley
Member of the New York City Council
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byAndy King
Personal details
Born (1987-11-16) November 16, 1987
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children3
EducationState University of New York, Old Westbury (BA)
Metropolitan College of New York (MPA)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Kevin Christopher Riley (born November 16, 1987) is an American politician. A Democrat, he serves as the New York City Councilmember for the 12th district. The district includes Wakefield, Olinville, Edenwald, Eastchester, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City in The Bronx.[1][2]

Early life and education

Riley grew up and lives in Baychester, The Bronx. He graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy in Wakefield before attending State University of New York at Old Westbury where he received a B.A. and an M.P.A. from Metropolitan College of New York. He has two daughters and one son.[3]

Career

Prior to running for office, Riley was an aide to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for ten years.[4] He was also a Democratic Male District Leader for the 83rd Assembly District.[5]

New York City Council

On December 22, 2020, Riley won a special election in the 12th district following the expulsion of Council Member Andy King. He was sworn in on January 6, 2021, and named chair of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions.

Election history

Riley outraised his opponents and received a significant amount of endorsements from high-ranking elected official and unions, which some attributed to his close relationship to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, one of the most powerful politicians in the State.[6]

Election history
Office Year Election Results
New York City Council Member, 12th district[7] 2020 Non-partisan special election √ Kevin Riley (Justice & Unity) 4,879 votes
Pamela A. Hamilton-Johnson (Social Change) 1,747 votes
Neville Mitchell (Bronx 12 Matters) 236 votes

References

  1. ↑ "Biography". Kevin Riley. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  2. ↑ "Biography". Riley for The Bronx. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  3. ↑ Cohen, Jason (2020-12-11). "Baychester resident Kevin Riley is ready to serve District 12". Bronx Times. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  4. ↑ Coltin, Jeff (2021-01-07). "Kevin Riley, NYC's newest City Council member". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  5. ↑ "Kevin C. Riley | New York City Campaign Finance Board". www.nyccfb.info. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  6. ↑ Coltin, Jeff (2020-12-22). "Nothing special about Tuesday's Bronx election". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  7. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification Special Election 12th Council" (PDF).
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