Margaret Markey

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Margaret M. Markey
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 30th district
Assumed office
1999
Preceded by Joseph Crowley
Personal details
Born (1941-11-04) November 4, 1941 (age 82)[1]
Maspeth, Queens[1]
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Charles[2]
Children three[2]
Residence Maspeth, Queens[2]
Profession politician
Religion Catholic[1]
Website Official website

Margaret M. Markey[3] (born November 4, 1941)[1] is an American politician who represents District 30 in the New York State Assembly, which is made up of Maspeth and Woodside, as well as portions of Middle Village, Astoria, Sunnyside and Long Island City. She is a Democrat.

Early life

Markey is a graduate of Berkeley Business School.

Political career

Markey began in public service as the Assistant Director of Economic Development for former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, later becoming the borough's Director of Marketing and Tourism.[2]

She was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1998. She is the current Chairwoman of the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development; as well as previously holding the position of President of the Irish American Legislators Society.

In 2009, a controversial bill presented by Markey sought to tackle sex abuse cases in private schools. Critics have argued that the legislation is unfair because it appears to target Catholic schools, while the vast majority of sexual abuse has occurred in public schools under the state's control.[4]

In March 2010, Markey co-sponsored, along with assembly members N. Nick Perry and Félix Ortiz, a bill that would prohibit the use of all forms of salt in the preparation and cooking of all restaurant food.[5]

Personal life

Markey resides in Maspeth with her husband, State Supreme Court Judge Charles Markey. They have three children: Charles, John, and Margaret.[2]

References

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  5. ↑ New York State Assembly bill A10129. March 5, 2010.

External links

New York Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 30th District
1999–present		 Incumbent
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