Susan Alter | |
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Member of the New York City Council | |
In office January 1, 1978 –December 31, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Edward M. Rappaport |
Succeeded by | Lloyd Henry |
Constituency | 32nd district (1978–82) 25th district (1983–91) 45th district (1992–93) |
Personal details | |
Born | May 18,1942 |
Political party | Democratic |
Susan Alter Klaperman [1] (born May 18,1942) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from 1978 to 1993. [2] [3] [4] She was the first,and as yet only,Orthodox Jewish woman to serve on the council. [5]
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