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Helen Rosenthal

April 10, 2024

Helen K. Rosenthal (born October 24, 1960) was formerly an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council for the 6th district. The district includes the Upper West Side of Manhattan.[1]

Helen K. Rosenthal
Member of the New York City Council
from the 6th district
In office
January 1, 2014 – January 1, 2022
Preceded byGale Brewer
Succeeded byGale Brewer
Personal details
Born
Helen K. Rosenthal

(1960-10-24) October 24, 1960 (age 63)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)New York City, U.S.
Alma materMichigan State University (BA)
Yale University (MPH)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education edit

Rosenthal was born in Detroit, Michigan, and received a B.A. in socio-economic policy and political theory from Michigan State University in 1982. She earned a Masters in Public Health from Yale University in 1987.[2]

Career edit

From 1988 to 1995, Rosenthal served as an Assistant Director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, where she managed the city's healthcare budget under Mayors Ed Koch, David Dinkins, and Rudy Giuliani.[3]

Rosenthal is a longtime member of Community Board 7, having served as Strategy and Budget Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and eventually board chair from 2007 to 2009. During this time, she advocated for additional public school seats on the Upper West Side, using data collection to dispute the city's assertion that the district had 1,500 empty school seats. This resulted in the creation of P.S. 452 in 2010.[4]

New York City Council edit

In March 2012, Rosenthal announced her candidacy for District 6 of the New York City Council, whose incumbent, Gale Brewer, was term-limited out of office.[5] Rosenthal focused her campaign on issues including public school education, affordable housing, budget expertise, and mass transit improvements. Her bid was endorsed by organizations including the Sierra Club, the National Organization for Women-NYC, and TenantsPAC, a group which advocates for rent-regulated tenants. Other supporters included Gloria Steinem, Michael Moore, former City Councilwoman Ronnie Eldridge, State Senator Liz Krueger, and State Assemblywoman Deborah Glick.[5][6]

 
Rosenthal speaking in 2021 as a memorial plaque is unveiled to accessibility activist Edith Prentiss

In September 2013, Rosenthal won the Democratic nomination for the District 6 City Council seat, defeating six other candidates.[7] She went on to win the November general election with 78% of the vote, and her vote total was the highest of any candidate running for City Council throughout New York City.[8]

Pedestrian safety emerged as a key issue for Rosenthal when three pedestrians were struck and killed on the Upper West Side over a ten-day period in January 2014.[9] She also advocates for better transportation services meeting the needs of all New Yorkers.[10]

In 2017, Rosenthal won the Democratic primary to become the Democratic nominee, with 65% of the vote over closest competitor Mel Wymore with 31%. Rosenthal defeated Republican Candidate Hyman Drusin and Independent Candidate William Raudenbush in the general election on November 7, 2017.[11][12] Rosenthal's support of a controversial school desegregation plan in her district was cited in endorsements received from The New York Times, the New York Daily News, and the Amsterdam News.[13][14][15]

Rosenthal was ranked first (tied with Keith Powers) as top lawmaker on New York City Council.[16]

In January 2019, Rosenthal announced her candidacy for New York City Comptroller in the 2021 New York City Comptroller election, but she dropped out of the race in July 2020.[17]

Election history edit

New York City Council: District 6
Election Candidate Party Votes Pct Candidate Party Votes Pct Candidate Party Votes Pct Candidate Party Votes Pct
2013 Primary election Helen Rosenthal Dem 7,716 26.84% Mel Wymore Dem 6,440 22.40% Marc Landis Dem 5,566 19.36% Others (4) Dem 9,023 32.06%
2013 General election Helen Rosenthal Dem 29,586 78.24% Harry DeMell Rep 4,928 13.03% Marc Landis WFP 2,538 6.71% Thomas Siracuse Gre 737 1.95%
2017 Primary election Helen Rosenthal Dem 13,060 64.8% Mel Wymore Dem 6,280 31.2% Cary Goodman Dem 805 4.0%
2017 General election Helen Rosenthal Dem 31,034 87.3% Harry DeMell Rep 3,581 10.1% Marc Landis Other 934 2.6%

References edit

  1. ^ "The New York City Council - Helen K. Rosenthal". legistar.council.nyc.gov. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Helen Rosenthal – New York City Council Candidate on the Upper West Side, 6th District". linkedin.com. LinkedIn Corporation. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  3. ^ Chen, Daphne. "Three vying for UWS City Council seat". columbiaspectator. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  4. ^ "About Face for DOE: District 3 Needs New School". nypress.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Albrecht, Leslie. . dnainfo.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  6. ^ "NOW-NYC Endorses Helen Rosenthal, Candidate For NY City Council". helenrosenthal.com (Press release). Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  7. ^ "Statement and Return Report for Certification, Primary Election 2013 - 09/10/2013, New York County - Democratic Party, Democratic Member of the City Council, 6th Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections.
  8. ^ "New York City Council - 2013 Election Results". The New York Times. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  9. ^ Sanders, Anna (January 19, 2014). "Pedestrian dies in accident less than a block from Upper West Side home". Metro. Retrieved April 2, 2014.
  10. ^ Gioino, Catherina; McShane, Larry (August 3, 2017). "Pols hop aboard city subways to hear commuter complaints right from the source ". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  11. ^ . DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  12. ^ "Election Results: 2017 NY and NJ General Elections". WNYC. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  13. ^ "Opinion - Democratic Primary Choices". The New York Times. September 12, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  14. ^ Editorials (September 3, 2017). "The Daily News' City Council picks: Manhattan - NY Daily News". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  15. ^ "New York Amsterdam News Endorsements Part One". August 31, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  16. ^ i_beebe (January 26, 2020). "The Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers". CSNY. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  17. ^ Khurshid, Samar. "2021 Comptroller Race Now Features Two City Council Members". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved May 31, 2020.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • New York City Council page
Political offices
Preceded by New York City Council, 6th district
2014–present 		Incumbent

April 10, 2024
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Helen K Rosenthal born October 24 1960 was formerly an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council for the 6th district The district includes the Upper West Side of Manhattan 1 Helen K RosenthalMember of the New York City Councilfrom the 6th districtIn office January 1 2014 January 1 2022Preceded byGale BrewerSucceeded byGale BrewerPersonal detailsBornHelen K Rosenthal 1960 10 24 October 24 1960 age 63 Detroit Michigan U S Political partyDemocraticResidence s New York City U S Alma materMichigan State University BA Yale University MPH WebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 New York City Council 3 Election history 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education editRosenthal was born in Detroit Michigan and received a B A in socio economic policy and political theory from Michigan State University in 1982 She earned a Masters in Public Health from Yale University in 1987 2 Career editFrom 1988 to 1995 Rosenthal served as an Assistant Director of the New York City Mayor s Office of Management and Budget where she managed the city s healthcare budget under Mayors Ed Koch David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani 3 Rosenthal is a longtime member of Community Board 7 having served as Strategy and Budget Committee Chair Vice Chair and eventually board chair from 2007 to 2009 During this time she advocated for additional public school seats on the Upper West Side using data collection to dispute the city s assertion that the district had 1 500 empty school seats This resulted in the creation of P S 452 in 2010 4 New York City Council edit In March 2012 Rosenthal announced her candidacy for District 6 of the New York City Council whose incumbent Gale Brewer was term limited out of office 5 Rosenthal focused her campaign on issues including public school education affordable housing budget expertise and mass transit improvements Her bid was endorsed by organizations including the Sierra Club the National Organization for Women NYC and TenantsPAC a group which advocates for rent regulated tenants Other supporters included Gloria Steinem Michael Moore former City Councilwoman Ronnie Eldridge State Senator Liz Krueger and State Assemblywoman Deborah Glick 5 6 nbsp Rosenthal speaking in 2021 as a memorial plaque is unveiled to accessibility activist Edith PrentissIn September 2013 Rosenthal won the Democratic nomination for the District 6 City Council seat defeating six other candidates 7 She went on to win the November general election with 78 of the vote and her vote total was the highest of any candidate running for City Council throughout New York City 8 Pedestrian safety emerged as a key issue for Rosenthal when three pedestrians were struck and killed on the Upper West Side over a ten day period in January 2014 9 She also advocates for better transportation services meeting the needs of all New Yorkers 10 In 2017 Rosenthal won the Democratic primary to become the Democratic nominee with 65 of the vote over closest competitor Mel Wymore with 31 Rosenthal defeated Republican Candidate Hyman Drusin and Independent Candidate William Raudenbush in the general election on November 7 2017 11 12 Rosenthal s support of a controversial school desegregation plan in her district was cited in endorsements received from The New York Times the New York Daily News and the Amsterdam News 13 14 15 Rosenthal was ranked first tied with Keith Powers as top lawmaker on New York City Council 16 In January 2019 Rosenthal announced her candidacy for New York City Comptroller in the 2021 New York City Comptroller election but she dropped out of the race in July 2020 17 Election history editNew York City Council District 6 Election Candidate Party Votes Pct Candidate Party Votes Pct Candidate Party Votes Pct Candidate Party Votes Pct2013 Primary election Helen Rosenthal Dem 7 716 26 84 Mel Wymore Dem 6 440 22 40 Marc Landis Dem 5 566 19 36 Others 4 Dem 9 023 32 06 2013 General election Helen Rosenthal Dem 29 586 78 24 Harry DeMell Rep 4 928 13 03 Marc Landis WFP 2 538 6 71 Thomas Siracuse Gre 737 1 95 2017 Primary election Helen Rosenthal Dem 13 060 64 8 Mel Wymore Dem 6 280 31 2 Cary Goodman Dem 805 4 0 2017 General election Helen Rosenthal Dem 31 034 87 3 Harry DeMell Rep 3 581 10 1 Marc Landis Other 934 2 6 References edit The New York City Council Helen K Rosenthal legistar council nyc gov Retrieved September 22 2023 Helen Rosenthal New York City Council Candidate on the Upper West Side 6th District linkedin com LinkedIn Corporation Retrieved August 21 2013 Chen Daphne Three vying for UWS City Council seat columbiaspectator Retrieved August 21 2013 About Face for DOE District 3 Needs New School nypress com Retrieved August 21 2013 a b Albrecht Leslie Filmmaker Michael Moore Adds Star Power to City Council Race dnainfo com Archived from the original on July 27 2013 Retrieved August 21 2013 NOW NYC Endorses Helen Rosenthal Candidate For NY City Council helenrosenthal com Press release Retrieved August 21 2013 Statement and Return Report for Certification Primary Election 2013 09 10 2013 New York County Democratic Party Democratic Member of the City Council 6th Council District PDF New York City Board of Elections New York City Council 2013 Election Results The New York Times Retrieved November 27 2013 Sanders Anna January 19 2014 Pedestrian dies in accident less than a block from Upper West Side home Metro Retrieved April 2 2014 Gioino Catherina McShane Larry August 3 2017 Pols hop aboard city subways to hear commuter complaints right from the source New York Daily News Retrieved February 23 2018 Councilmembers Rosenthal and Levine Soundly Defeat Democratic Challengers DNAinfo New York Archived from the original on September 13 2017 Retrieved September 13 2017 Election Results 2017 NY and NJ General Elections WNYC Retrieved February 18 2018 Opinion Democratic Primary Choices The New York Times September 12 2017 Retrieved July 19 2018 Editorials September 3 2017 The Daily News City Council picks Manhattan NY Daily News New York Daily News Retrieved July 19 2018 New York Amsterdam News Endorsements Part One August 31 2017 Retrieved July 19 2018 i beebe January 26 2020 The Best amp Worst New York City Lawmakers CSNY Retrieved February 12 2020 Khurshid Samar 2021 Comptroller Race Now Features Two City Council Members Gotham Gazette Retrieved May 31 2020 External links editOfficial website New York City Council pagePolitical officesPreceded byGale Brewer New York City Council 6th district2014 present Incumbent Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Helen Rosenthal amp oldid 1176525913, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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