Joe Borelli
Joe Borelli | |
|---|---|
 Borelli in 2023 | |
| Minority Leader of theNew York City Council | |
| Assumed office November 17, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Matteo |
| Member of theNew York City Council from the51stdistrict | |
| Assumed office November 30, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Ignizio |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the62nddistrict | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – November 30, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Tobacco |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Castorina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Charles Borelli July 27, 1982 New York City,New York,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Marist College(BA) College of Staten Island(MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Joseph Charles Borelli(born July 27, 1982)[1]is an American politician and theNew York City Councilmember for the51st districtand Minority Leader of theNew York City Council.He is aRepublicanand a staunch supporter ofDonald Trump.[2]The district encompasses much ofStaten Island'sSouth Shore.
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Joseph was born on Staten Island and adopted at birth by the Borelli family.[3]He attended Public School 4, Our Lady Star of the Sea Grammar School, andSt. Joseph by-the-Sea High School,[1]from which he graduated in 2000.
After graduating fromMarist College,he worked on the campaign ofVincent Ignizio,who was elected to theNew York State Assemblyfrom the 62nd District. He became Chief-of-Staff to the then-Assemblyman, and continued in that role when Ignizio was elected to theNew York City Councilin February 2007.[1]
Political career[edit]
Borelli was elected on November 6, 2012, to the State Assembly to succeed the retiringLouis Tobacco.[4]He was one of only twoRepublicansinNew York City's State Assembly delegation.
On November 3, 2015, Borelli won election to replace fellow RepublicanVincent Ignizioon the City Council. Ignizio left in July to work for a nonprofit. He was sworn into office on November 30, 2015, and was chosen to be the Council's Minority Whip. Borelli serves as the chair of the Council's Committee on Fire and Emergency Management.[5]
In 2016, Borelli frequently appeared on national cable TV news shows where he supportedDonald Trumpas theRepublicanpresidential nominee. Borelli also co-chaired Trump's campaign during the 2016New York Republican primary.[2]Borelli was re-elected in theNew York City Council elections, 2017,winning 80% of the vote.[6]
In 2019, Borelli was the Republican and Conservative Party nominee for NYCPublic Advocaterunning against Democratic incumbentJumaane Williams.Williams won the race garnering 77.9 percent of the vote to Borelli's 20%.[7][8]In 2019,New York State RepublicanChairmanNick Langworthynamed Borelli as a spokesman to help spread the New York GOP's message during the 2020 election cycle.[9]
On November 17, 2021, Borelli was elected as Minority Leader of the City Council's Republican delegation, replacing outgoing Council Member Steven Matteo.[citation needed]
In 2022, Borelli criticized the implementation of congestion pricing to the most congested and polluted areas of Manhattan.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^abc"Joe Borelli: Biography".New York State Assembly. Archived fromthe originalon January 6, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 4,2013.
- ^abGay, Mara (May 13, 2016)."Donald Trump Supporter Wages Lonely Fight on Liberal New York City Council".The Wall Street Journal.
- ^Wrobleski, Tom (June 6, 2012)."Right-to-life support for Staten Island candidate, an adoptee".Staten Island Advance.
- ^"First-time candidate Joseph Borelli declares victory in Staten Island's South Shore Assembly seat".Staten Island Advance.November 7, 2012.RetrievedNovember 14,2012.
- ^Hennelly, Bob (December 3, 2018)."Council Bills Eye Impact of Development on FDNY".The Chief.Retrieved2020-02-09.
- ^Bloch, Matthew; Lee, Jasmine (December 20, 2017)."Election Results: De Blasio Wins Second Term as New York City Mayor".The New York Times.
- ^"Joe Borelli".
- ^"Unofficial Election Night Results: Public Advocate".Board of Elections in the City of New York.RetrievedNovember 9,2019.
- ^Reisman, Nick (December 24, 2019)."State GOP Chair Turns To Staunch Trump Ally to Lead 2020 Messaging".Spectrum News 1.RetrievedFebruary 9,2020.
- ^"New York City congestion pricing plan facing opposition".PIX11.2022-09-13.
- ^"Spotlight back on congestion pricing as state seeks new funds for MTA".ny1.2023.
