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Alan Maisel

Alan Maisel
Member of the New York City Council from the 46th District
Assumed office
January 1, 2014
Preceded by Lewis A. Fidler
Member of the New York Assembly from the 59th District
In office
February 28, 2006 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by Frank Seddio
Succeeded by Roxanne Persaud
Personal details
Born (1945-07-25) July 25, 1945 (age 72)
Brooklyn, New York
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Lynn Maisel
Children 2
Alma mater Long Island University (B.A.), (M.A.)
Website Official website

Alan N. Maisel (born July 25, 1946) is the Council member for the 46th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. He formerly represented District 59 in the New York State Assembly from 2006 to 2013.

The district includes Bergen Beach, Canarsie, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Floyd Bennett Field, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Plum Beach and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.

Maisel is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and graduated from the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University with a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Urban Studies. He also holds an Advanced Certificate of Administration and Supervision in Education from Brooklyn College.

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Maisel served as a member of Community Board #18. Prior to that he served as an Administrative Assistant to Congressman Charles Schumer and Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Frank R. Seddio, who preceded him in office. He also served as the Assistant Director of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Reapportionment from 1972 to 1982. He is also a retired school principal and public school teacher.

Maisel and his wife Lynn have two children, Terry and Lauren.

In 2013, Maisel opted to seek a seat on the New York City Council to succeed Lewis A. Fidler. He easily won the Democratic nomination, and went on to win the general election as well. He took his seat on January 1, 2014.


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