Mark Treyger
Treyger in 2016
Executive Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the New York City Department of Education
Assumed office
January 19, 2022
ChancellorDavid Banks
Member of the New York City Council
from the 47th district
In office
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021
Preceded byDomenic Recchia
Succeeded byAri Kagan
Personal details
Born (1982-04-15) April 15, 1982 (age 41)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Alma materBrooklyn College (BA), (MA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Mark Treyger (born April 15, 1982) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council for the 47th district from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, and Sea Gate in Brooklyn.[1]

Early life and education

Treyger was born in Brooklyn, New York. One of two children, he was the first in his family to be born in the United States. His sister Elina and his parents were all born in Ukraine, having emigrated from Mohyliv-Podilskyi.[2] Raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, he went to P.S./I.S. 226 and Edward R. Murrow High School. He received his bachelor's degree in political science and master's degree in social studies education both from Brooklyn College.[3]

Teaching career

Treyger taught history at New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn and served as a delegate for the United Federation of Teachers.[4]

New York City Council

In 2013, Councilman Domenic Recchia was term-limited and unable to run again. Treyger was elected to the City Council in the November 2013 elections.[5] Four years later, he was re-elected winning by a landslide receiving 73% of the votes.[6] In 2018 Treyger was appointed by Council Speaker Corey Johnson to chair the New York City Council's Education Committee.[7]

Election history
Location Year Election Results
NYC Council
District 47 		2013 Democratic Primary √ Mark Treyger 45.92%
Todd Dobrin 28.38%
John Lisyanskiy 25.70%
NYC Council
District 47 		2013 General √ Mark Treyger (D) 70.33%
Andy Sullivan (R) 26.68%
Connis M. Mobley (School Choice) 1.89%
NYC Council
District 47 		2017 General √ Mark Treyger (D) 72.44%
Raimondo Denaro (R) 27.38%

References

  1. ^ "Treyger opens 2nd office in council district". Brooklyn Eagle. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
  2. ^ "Ukrainian-American Councilman Mark Treyger Blasts Russia's "Intimidation"". NY Daily News. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  3. ^ "Citizens Union - City Council District 47 - General Election". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
  4. ^ "UFT delegate Treyger wins primary for Brooklyn Council seat - United Federation of Teachers". Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mark Treyger wins big in Council race - Home Reporter News: Government". Home Reporter News. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  6. ^ "Coney Island election results: Treyger, Deutsch coast to victory in City Council races". Home Reporter News. November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Ex-Teacher Treyger New Council Education Chair". UFT News. January 31, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.

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Political offices Preceded byDomenic Recchia New York City Council, 47th district 2014–2021 Succeeded byAri Kagan
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