Robert K. Sweeney | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 11th district | |
In office 1988–2014 | |
Preceded by | Patrick G. Halpin |
Succeeded by | Kimberly Jean-Pierre |
Personal details | |
Born | Babylon,New York | May 29,1949
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Lindenhurst,New York |
Alma mater | Adelphi University C.W. Post Campus-LIU |
Occupation | former Lindenhurst Village Clerk |
Website | Official website |
Robert K. "Bob" Sweeney (born May 29,1949) [1] is a retired New York Assemblyman first elected in 1988 to represent the 11th district,which includes Lindenhurst,Copiague,Amityville,Wyandanch,and West Babylon. He is a Democrat.
Sweeney is a lifetime resident of the district he represents and attended public schools in Lindenhurst. He earned a bachelor's degree from Adelphi University and a Master of Public Administration from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. He served as the Lindenhurst Village Clerk [2] from 1973 to 1988. [1]
Sweeney was elected to the New York State Assembly in a March 1988 special election. [2] He replaced Patrick G. Halpin,who was elected Suffolk County Executive in November 1987. He retired in 2014 and was succeeded by Kimberly Jean Pierre.