Paul Vallone

Paul Vallone
Member of the New York City Council from the 19th District
Assumed office
January 1, 2014
Preceded by Daniel Halloran
Personal details
Born (1967-06-02) June 2, 1967
New York City, New York
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Anna Marie Vallone
Children 3
Alma mater Fordham University (B.A.)
St. John's University (J.D.)
Religion Catholic
Website Official website

Paul Vallone (born June 2, 1967) is the Council member for the 19th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes Alley Pond Park, Bay Terrace, Bayside, College Point, Douglaston, East Elmhurst, Flushing, Fresh Meadows, Little Neck and Whitestone in Queens.

Life and career

An attorney, Vallone served as the managing partner for Vallone & Vallone, LLP and has been admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations since 1992.

Vallone's father is Peter Vallone, Sr., and his brother is Peter Vallone, Jr..[1] His grandfather was Charles J. Vallone. A Vallone has served on the City Council since 1974.[2] He and his wife live in Flushing, New York with their three children.

New York City Council

Vallone initially ran for the New York City Council in 2009, but came in third in the Democratic primary for the 19th District. In the 2013 Democratic primary election for the same seat, Vallone defeated Austin Shafran.[2] He defeated Republican Party nominee Dennis Saffran in the general election.[3]

Election history
Location Year Election Results
NYC Council
District 19
2009 Democratic Primary √ Kevin D. Kim 30.74%
Jerry M. Iannece 24.09%
Paul Vallone 22.89%
Steve Behar 9.82%
Thomas E. Cooke 7.21%
Debra Markell 5.25%
NYC Council
District 19
2013 Democratic Primary √ Paul Vallone 31.16%
Austin I. Shafran 29.09%
Paul Graziano 17.08%
John F. Duane 12.41%
Chriss Voskerichian 10.27%
NYC Council
District 19
2013 General √ Paul Vallone (D) 56.78%
Dennis Saffran (R) 42.99%

References

  1. "City Council candidate Paul Vallone voted in two different Queens districts, Astoria and Flushing". NY Daily News. July 15, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Paul Vallone poised to continue the family tradition at City Hall". NY Daily News. September 17, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  3. Duke, Nathan. "Vallone Wins Halloran's City Council Seat - Government - Bayside-Douglaston, NY Patch". Bayside.patch.com. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Daniel Halloran
New York City Council, 19th District
2014–present
Incumbent
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