Robert Holden (politician)
| Robert Holden | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 30th District | |
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In office January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Elizabeth Crowley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 or 1951 (age 66–67) Queens, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Yumiko (Amy) Holden |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | |
| Website | Official website |
Robert F. Holden is an American professor, graphic designer, and the New York City Council member for the 30th District, representing the neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, and parts of Woodside and Woodhaven in the borough of Queens.
Holden was raised in Maspeth, Queens. He earned an AAS from the New York City College of Technology, a BA from Queens College, and an MFA from Hunter College, all CUNY schools.
Holden is a professional graphic designer and a professor of the same at the New York City College of Technology.
Holden has also worked as an editor and art director for Juniper Berry magazine, and as a photojournalist published in newspapers and magazines in the United States and Europe. He has had his work exhibited at International Center of Photography, and other galleries.
Holden has been a member of Queens Community Board 5 since 1988.
Holden, a long-registered Democrat, ran in the primary against Crowley, but lost 63.6% to 36.1%. In the general election, Holden ran on the ran on the Republican, Conservative, Reform Party lines, as well as the independent "Dump de Blasio" line. Despite not being a registered member of the Republican party, he was able to receive the county's nomination by obtaining a Wilson Pakula authorization.
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