Gloria Davis (politician)

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Gloria Davis (born February 2, 1938) is a former American politician from New York.

Born in the Bronx, Davis went to Bronx Community College and Fordham University. She worked for the New York Supreme Court and the New York City Comptroller. Davis served in the New York State Assembly, as a Democrat from 1981 to 2003, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd and 194th New York State Legislatures.

She was re-elected in November 2002, but resigned her seat in the 195th New York State Legislature a few days into the session in January 2003 after pleading guilty to bribery. [1] She was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years probation. [2] [3] [4]

Notes

  1. Votesmart.org-Gloria Davis
  2. Ex-Legislator Gets 90 Days In Bribery Case by Susan Saulny, in the New York Times on March 19, 2003
  3. | March 16, 2002 | Bribery Case Ties Bronx Lawmaker to $1 Million Contract | Shaila K. Dewan
  4. Pérez-Peña, Richard (14 March 2002). "Bronx Assemblywoman Said to be Under Investigation in Bribery Case". The New York Times.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
78th District

1981–1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
79th District

1993–2003
Succeeded by


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