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Archie Spigner
Member of the New York City Council
from the 27th district
In office
January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001
Preceded by Victor L. Robles
Succeeded by Leroy Comrie
Member of the New York City Council
from the 17th district
In office
January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1991
Preceded by Walter Ward
Succeeded by Rafael Castaneira Colon
Personal details
Born (1928-08-27)August 27, 1928
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Died October 29, 2020(2020-10-29) (aged 92)
Queens, New York City, New York
Political party Democratic
Spouse Leslie Spigner

Archie Spigner (August 27, 1928 – October 29, 2020) was an African-American politician who served in the New York City Council from 1974 to 2001. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

On the city council, he represented south-east Queens. He was also influential in races for other positions. He was called the "godfather of politics in southeastern Queens" by Gregory Meeks due to his ability to control who got elected from that area.

He died on October 29, 2020, in Queens, New York City, New York at age 92. The cause was cancer.

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