Robert K. Sweeney

Robert K. Sweeney
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 11th district
In office
1988–2014
Preceded by Patrick G. Halpin
Succeeded by Kimberly Jean-Pierre
Personal details
Born (1949-05-29) May 29, 1949
Babylon, New York
Political party Democratic
Residence Lindenhurst, New York
Alma mater Adelphi University
C.W. Post Campus-LIU
Occupation former Lindenhurst Village Clerk
Website Official website

Robert K. "Bob" Sweeney (born May 29, 1949)[1] is a retired New York Assemblyman first elected in 1988 to represent the 11th district, which includes Lindenhurst, Copiague, Amityville, Wyandanch, and West Babylon. He is a Democrat.

Sweeney is a lifetime resident of the district he represents and attended public schools in Lindenhurst. He earned a bachelor's degree from Adelphi University and a Master of Public Administration from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. He served as the Lindenhurst Village Clerk[2] from 1973 to 1988.[1]

Sweeney was elected to the New York State Assembly in a March 1988 special election.[2] He replaced Patrick G. Halpin, who was elected Suffolk County Executive in November 1987. He retired in 2014 and was succeeded by Kimberly Jean Pierre

References

New York Assembly
Preceded by
Patrick G. Halpin
New York State Assembly
11th District

1988–2014
Succeeded by
Kimberly Jean-Pierre



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