Andy King (American politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andy King
Member of the New York City Council from the 12th district
In office November 7, 2012 – October 5, 2020
Preceded by	Larry Seabrook
Succeeded by	Kevin Riley
Personal details
Born	(1962-03-12) March 12, 1962 (age 63) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Neva Shillingford–King
Alma mater	Midwestern State University William Paterson University (BA)

Andy King is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He used to be a Council Member for the 12th district in the New York City Council. This district covers parts of The Bronx, like Baychester, Co-op City, Edenwald, Eastchester, Wakefield, and Williamsbridge.

Andy King and his wife, Neva Shillingford-King, started the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program (YEP). This program helps young people in the Bronx. Andy King left the City Council on October 5, 2020.

About Andy King's Life and Work

Andy King grew up in The Bronx and went to Evander Childs High School. He earned a basketball scholarship to Midwestern State University. Later, he moved to William Paterson University. He graduated with a degree in communications.

After college, King worked as a Child Protective Caseworker in New York City. In 2007, he became a lead organizer for a healthcare education project called 1199SEIU/GNYHA HEP.

Andy King faced issues with how he used money for his election campaigns. In 2015, he was fined for using campaign funds for personal expenses. This included some costs for his wife and a phone line at his home. He had also received fines for similar issues in 2012.

After a review by the New York City Council's ethics committee, King was removed from the council. Most council members, 48 out of 50, voted for him to leave.

Serving on the New York City Council

Andy King first tried to join the New York City Council in 2009. He ran in the Democratic primary election but lost to the person already in office, Larry Seabrook.

In 2012, Larry Seabrook left his position. Andy King then won a special election to take his place. This meant he became the new Council Member.

He won a full term in 2013. He easily beat other candidates in the primary election. He then won almost 96% of the votes in the main election. In 2015, the Council Speaker, Melissa Mark Viverito, chose King to lead the Subcommittee on Libraries.

In October 2020, Andy King was removed from the council. This was a very rare event. It was the first time in the city's history that council members voted to remove one of their own. The council voted 48 to 2 to remove King. This happened because of serious issues, including how he treated people and conflicts of interest.

In May 2023, a judge said that Andy King could run for the New York City Council again. This was because he would not be serving a third term right after his last one. There was a break of about three and a half years. Also, new council districts were created after the 2020 census. The judge explained that being "removed" from office is different from being "expelled." King was not removed, so he did not finish his second term.

Andy King's Election Results