Diana_Ayala

Diana Ayala

Diana Ayala

American politician

Diana Ayala (born September 24, 1973)[citation needed] is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council. Ayala represents the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017.[1] The district includes Concourse, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

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Early life and education

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she and her family moved to New York City when she was a child. They lived in public housing after living in shelters. She received an associate degree in Human Services from Bronx Community College.[3]

Career

Ayala worked as a Senior Center Director in East Harlem for seven years. She then served as Constituent Services Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for her predecessor, Melissa Mark-Viverito.[4]

New York City Council

Ayala ran against three other candidates in the Democratic primary for the open 8th city council district. Ayala had the support of Melissa Mark-Viverito, the term-limited incumbent and Speaker. Ayala's main primary opponent was Robert J. Rodriguez, an assemblyman. Ayala won the primary narrowly with 43.5% of the vote (4,012 votes) to Rodriguez's 42.23% (3,895 votes). In the general election, Ayala won 91.07% of the vote (13,617 votes), while her Republican opponent, Daby Benjaminé Carreras, won 5.26% (787 votes) and her Conservative opponent, Linda Ortiz, won 3.30% of the vote (494 votes).[5]

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Personal life

Ayala and her long-time partner live in East Harlem. She has four children and three grandchildren.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Pastor, Kate (September 13, 2017). "Ayala Declares Victory in Tight Race to Replace Melissa Mark-Viverito". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Krisel, Brendan (September 20, 2017). "Diana Ayala Wins East Harlem City Council Primary". Harlem, NY Patch.
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    "Diana Ayala". Hyperleap. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021.
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    City Council Bio
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    "Diana Ayala - Ballotpedia". Retrieved January 1, 2018.
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