Francisco Moya
| Francisco P. Moya | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 39th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Peralta |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 9, 1974[1] Corona, Queens, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Corona, Queens, New York |
| Alma mater |
St. John’s University Baruch College |
| Profession | politician |
| Website | Official website |
Francisco P. Moya (born January 9, 1974) is an American politician from Corona, Queens. As of 2011, he is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 39th Assembly District in Queens, New York. He is a member of the Democratic party.[1]
Moya has a B.A. degree in Asian Studies from St. John’s University and an Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College.[1]
His political background includes stints as an aide to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and to then-State Senator David Paterson. He has worked in public affairs for Cablevision and was formerly a director of business development at Elmhurst Hospital Center.[2]
He won a September 2010 primary election, defeating former State Senator Hiram Monseratte.[1] Moya ran unopposed in the November 2010 general election.[3][4]
In September 2010, he was named one of The Capitol's "40 under 40" for being a young influential member of New York State politics.[5]
Moya says he is the first state legislator of Ecuadorean descent.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ↑ Courtney Gross (February 17, 2009). "Complicated Calculus in Race to Replace Monserrate". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ↑ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Francisco Moya, City & State, September 28, 2010.
External links
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Jose Peralta |
New York State Assembly, 39th District January 1, 2011 – present |
Incumbent |