LOCAL · NY · 2014-2017
Melissa Mark-Viverito
NYC Council Speaker · Democrat · New York
On the record
First Latina NYC Speaker
Background
Between 2014 and 2017, Melissa Mark-Viverito held the NYC Council Speaker of New York City seat in New York, a 3-year tenure. Took office after Christine Quinn; succeeded by Corey Johnson. Note: First Latina NYC Speaker. Same-year political environment (2014): Governor Andrew Cuomo; Attorney General Eric Schneiderman; Secretary of State Cesar Perales.
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Others who held this office in New York
- Crystal Hudson (2025-present)
- Adrienne Adams (2022-2025)
- Corey Johnson (2018-2021)
- Christine Quinn (2006-2013)
- Gifford Miller (2002-2005)
- Peter Vallone Sr. (1986-2001)