Mark Treyger

Mark Treyger

Member of the New York City Council from the 47th District
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2014
Preceded by	Domenic Recchia
Personal details
Born	(1982-04-15) April 15, 1982 Brooklyn, New York
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Brooklyn College (B.A. & M.A.)
Religion	Jewish
Website	Official website

Mark Treyger (born April 15, 1982) is the Council member for the 47th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Gravesend, Sea Gate and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.^[1]

Life and career

Treyger was born in Brooklyn, NY. One of two children, Treyger was the first child in his family to be born in the United States. His sister Elina and his parents were all born in Ukraine. His parents emigrated to the United States from Mogilev-Podolskiy, Ukraine.^[2] He was 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]

Treyger taught history at New Utrecht High School and served as a delegate for the United Federation of Teachers.^[4]

New York City Council

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]

Election history
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%

References

↑ "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.
↑ http://www.citizensunion.org/resources/individual-races-2013/city-council-district-47---general-election
↑ "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. Retrieved September 19, 2014.

External links

"District 47 - Council member". NYC.gov.

Political offices
Preceded by Domenic Recchia	New York City Council, 47th District 2014–present	Incumbent

Current members of the New York City Council

Speaker: Melissa Mark-Viverito (D) Majority Leader: Jimmy Van Bramer (D) Minority Leader: Steven Matteo (R)

Margaret Chin (D) Rosie Méndez (D) Corey Johnson (D) Daniel Garodnick (D) Ben Kallos (D) Helen Rosenthal (D) Mark Levine (D) Melissa Mark-Viverito (D) Inez Dickens (D) Ydanis Rodríguez (D) Andrew Cohen (D) Andy King (D) James Vacca (D) Fernando Cabrera (D) Ritchie Torres (D) Vanessa Gibson (D) Rafael Salamanca (D) Annabel Palma (D) Paul Vallone (D) Peter Koo (D) Julissa Ferreras (D) Costa Constantinides (D) Barry Grodenchik (D) Rory Lancman (D) Daniel Dromm (D) Jimmy Van Bramer (D) Daneek Miller (D) Ruben Wills (D) Karen Koslowitz (D) Elizabeth Crowley (D) Donovan Richards (D) Eric Ulrich (R) Stephen Levin (D) Antonio Reynoso (D) Laurie Cumbo (D) Robert Cornegy (D) Rafael Espinal (D) Carlos Menchaca (D) Brad Lander (D) Mathieu Eugene (D) Darlene Mealy (D) Inez Barron (D) Vincent J. Gentile (D) David G. Greenfield (D) Jumaane Williams (D) Alan Maisel (D) Mark Treyger (D) Chaim Deutsch (D) Debi Rose (D) Steven Matteo (R) Joe Borelli (R)

Democratic (48) Republican (3) Mayor Bill de Blasio Public Advocate Letitia James Comptroller Scott Stringer

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