Miguel Martinez (born 1978) is a Dominican-American politician and former New York City Council member from the 10th district in Upper Manhattan in New York City, United States. He was succeeded by Ydanis Rodriguez, who won election as a Democrat on November 3, 2009.
Miguel Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 2002 – July 14, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Guillermo Linares |
| Succeeded by | Ydanis Rodríguez |
| Constituency | Manhattan: parts of Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic/Liberal |
| Residence(s) | New York City, United States |
| Alma mater | John Jay College (1994) |
Biography
editMartinez was born in the Dominican Republic and emigrated to the US. He received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Planning and Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1994.[1][2] As a student, he served as the 26th President of the Student Council in 1995.
Martinez was a fixture with the Northern Manhattan Democrats for Change political club, which he helped found and led with New York State Assembly member Adriano Espaillat.
Martinez represented the 10th district of the New York City Council, which includes parts of Washington Heights and Inwood sections of upper Manhattan. He served as a Council member for six years while chairing the Fire and Criminal Justice Services Committee.[3]
Resignation and Criminal Conviction
editHe resigned abruptly from his city council seat on July 14, 2009 and pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy two days later. Martinez admitted to stealing $106,000 that was for children's art programs and low-income housing.[4] Martinez was convicted on three felonies, and was sentenced to five years in prison.[5]
References
edit- ^ Distinguished Immigrant CUNY Alumni. The City University of New York.
- ^ "District 10: Northwest Manhattan". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ NYC Council: District 10 - Miguel Martinez
- ^ Zambito, Thomas; Smith, Greg B. (2009-07-16). "Manhattan City Councilman Miguel Martinez admits he stole tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars". Daily News. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
- ^ Rivera, Ray (December 16, 2009). "Ex-Councilman Miguel Martinez Sentenced to 5 Years in Theft of $106,000". The New York Times. Retrieved May 12, 2010.