Susan Zhuang | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Brannan (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Baipu (zh), Jiangsu, China |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Bensonhurst, Brooklyn |
| Education | State University of New York at Oswego (BS) University of Southern Indiana (MBA) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Susan Zhuang (Chinese: 莊文怡) is an American politician who is a member of the New York City Council for the 43rd district, which covers Sunset Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Borough Park, and other neighborhoods in southern Brooklyn.
Early life and education
editZhuang was born in Baipu (zh), a small village in China, and came to the United States in 2008 as a student. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the State University of New York at Oswego and later a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana.[1]
Career
editZhuang previously worked as chief of staff for New York State Assemblyman William Colton.
New York City Council
editZhuang announced her campaign for the 43rd district, a newly-created Asian-majority seat. While campaigning, Zhuang told a voter in Mandarin that her ideas aligned with the Republican Party and that she was running as a Democrat out of convenience.[2] Zhuang's election marked the first time the area had been represented by Asian Americans in both chambers of the New York State Legislature as well as the New York City Council; though policy and political differences between New York State Senator Iwen Chu, Republican Assemblyman Lester Chang, and Zhuang persist.[3]
Zhuang and Colton led a large protest against a proposed homeless shelter location in Gravesend.[4]
References
edit- ^ Lehrer, Brian (February 13, 2024). "Meet the New Council Members: Susan Zhuang". WNYC. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Calder, Rich; Williams, Zach (June 17, 2023). "Susan Zhuang running for NYC 'Asian opportunity' seat caught claiming GOP values". New York Post. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ McDonough, Annie (May 6, 2024). "Asian American voting power is breaking through in southern Brooklyn". City & State. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Daly, Adam. "Gravesend residents rally against planned homeless shelter". Brooklyn Paper.
