Erik Martin Dilan
Erik Dilan | |
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Member of the New York City Council's 37th District | |
In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 |
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Preceded by | Martin Malave Dilan |
Succeeded by | Rafael Espinal |
Personal details | |
Born | May 11, 1974 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jannitza Luna-Dilan |
Residence | Bushwick |
Alma mater | St. John’s University |
Profession | business consultant and manager |
Religion | United Methodist Church |
Erik Martin Dilan (born May 11, 1974) represented District 37 in the New York City Council, which comprises the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bushwick, Cypress Hills, East New York, Ocean Hill, and Brownsville.
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Early life, education, and early career
Dilan graduated from Norman Thomas High School, Philippa Schuyler Middle School, and P.S. 151. He later graduated from St. John’s University, earning an A.S. in Business Administration.[1]
He was a member of Community School Board 32.
New York City Council
Elections
In 2001, incumbent Democrat NYC Councilman Martin Malave Dilan of the 37th Council District decided to retire in order to run for the New York Senate. His son Erik decided to run for his father's seat. He won the Democratic primary with a plurality of 33% of the vote.[2] In the general election, Dilan won the seat with 87% and defeated three third party candidates.[3] In 2003, he was challenged in the Democratic primary by just one candidate, State Senator Nellie R. Santiago, and defeated her 65%-35%.[4] He won re-election to second term with 92% of the vote.[5] In 2005, he was unopposed in the primary and won re-election to a third term with 84% of the vote.[6] In 2007, he wasn't challenged at all to win a fourth term. In 2009, won re-election to a fifth term with 87% of the vote.[7]
Committee assignments
He was chair of the Council's Housing & Buildings Committee, while also serving on the Rules, Privileges & Elections, Zoning & Franchises, and Rules committees.
2012 congressional election
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After redistricting, he decided to challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY). He said “We’ve had an incumbent who has been there for 20 years and she’s done little with the post. She’s going to have to justify after 20 years of nothing, why she should remain in office.”[8]
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External links
- 2005 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Erik Martin Dilan
- Council Priorities: The new City Council Speaker doles out some surprising assignments
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by | New York City Council, 37th District 2002–2014 |
Succeeded by Rafael Espinal |