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Demond Meeks

Demond Meeks

American politician

Demond Meeks is an American union organizer and politician who currently serves in the New York State Assembly from the 137th district as a member of the Democratic Party.[1][2] Meeks is the second African American to represent Monroe County in the Assembly; David Gantt, his predecessor, was the first.

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Early career

After graduating from Monroe Community College and SUNY-Brockport, Meeks began working as a labor organizer. He serves as an administrative organizer for 1199SEIU, and is an active member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.[3] He has received additional labor-related trainings and certifications from Cornell University.

New York State Assembly

In 2020, Assemblyman David Gantt announced that he would not seek reelection to the 137th district. Meeks announced his campaign for the seat, and won the Democratic primary against county legislator Ernest Flagler and two other candidates.[4] He faced no opposition in the general election.[5] As Gantt had died over the summer, leaving the seat vacant, Meeks was sworn in early on November 12, 2020.[6]

Personal life

Meeks lives in Rochester with his wife, Cratrina, and their children.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Assemblymember Demond Meeks". New York State Assembly. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Demond Meeks". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Meet Demond". Demond Meeks, Democrat for State Assembly. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  4. [4]
    Steve Orr and Sean Lahman (July 8, 2020). "Romeo roars back in Dem primary; Clark, Meeks, Bronson and Cooney win". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  5. [5]
    David Andreatta (November 3, 2020). "Demond Meeks wins Assembly seat held by David Gantt". WXXI News. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  6. [6]
    WROC Staff (November 13, 2020). "Democrats Sarah Clark, Demond Meeks sworn in for NYS Assembly 136, 137 Districts". Rochester First. Retrieved November 26, 2020.


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