Latrice Walker | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 55th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | William Boyland Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City,U.S. | August 13,1979
Political party | Democratic |
Education | State University of New York,Purchase (BA) Pace University (JD) |
Signature | |
Website | Assembly website |
Latrice Monique Walker is an American politician. A Democrat,she represents District 55 in the New York State Assembly. The district includes portions of Brownsville in Brooklyn.
Walker was born and raised in Brownsville,Brooklyn in Prospect Plaza Houses,a NYCHA development. [1] She attended New York City Public Schools,including Brooklyn Technical High School,prior to receiving her bachelor's degree at SUNY Purchase College,and her J.D. from Pace University.
Prior to her election to the assembly,Walker served as chief counsel to United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke,who represents much of the same area in Congress. Currently,she resides in Ocean Hill-Brownsville with her daughter,Nile.
Walker is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
In 2014,Assemblyman William F. Boyland Jr. was found guilty of corruption and was therefore forced to resign. As a result,the seat became open and Walker as well as six others entered the race. [2] In a seven-way primary,Walker secured the nomination with just under 40% of the vote. She would easily win the general election. [3]
Walker was sworn into office on January 1,2015. [4]
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