Alan Maisel

Alan Maisel
Member of the New York City Council from the 46th District
Incumbent
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 Brooklyn, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Lynn Maisel
Children	2
Alma mater	Long Island University (B.A.), (M.A.)
Religion	Jewish
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.

Life and career

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.

New York City Council

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.

Election history
Location	Year	Election	Results
NY Assembly District 59	2006	Special	√ Alan Maisel (D) 84.92% Alice G. Gaffney (Conservative) 8.88% Ronald G. Haugstatter (R) 6.20%
NY Assembly District 59	2006	Democratic Primary	√ Alan Maisel 71.73% Abraham Levy 28.27%
NY Assembly District 59	2006	General	√ Alan Maisel 93.45% Stephen Walters (Conservative) 6.55%
NY Assembly District 59	2008	Democratic Primary	√ Alan Maisel 76.85% Harvey-Roy "H.R." Clarke 23.15%
NY Assembly District 59	2008	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 94.93% Edward P. Bracken (Conservative) 5.07%
NY Assembly District 59	2010	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 86.00% Robert Maresca (Conservative) 13.99%
NY Assembly District 59	2012	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 91.40% Robert Maresca (Conservative) 8.54%
NYC Council District 46	2013	Democratic Primary	√ Alan Maisel 59.67% Mercedes Narcisse 40.33%
NYC Council District 46	2013	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 80.35% Anthony Testaverde (R) 19.50%

External links

• The New York City Council: Councilman Alan N. Maisel

Political offices
Preceded by Lewis A. Fidler	New York City Council, 46th District 2014–present	Incumbent
Preceded by Frank Seddio	New York State Assembly, 59th District 2006-2013	Succeeded by Roxanne Persaud