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Darlene Mealy
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 41st district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Alicka Ampry-Samuel |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Tracy L. Boyland |
| Succeeded by | Alicka Ampry-Samuel |
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| Born | August 31, 1964 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Manhattan Community College |
Darlene Mealy was born on August 31, 1964. She is an American politician. A politician is someone who works in government. Darlene Mealy is a member of the New York City Council. This council helps run New York City.
She represents the 41st district. This area includes neighborhoods like Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn. She belongs to the Democratic Party. Mealy served on the City Council before, from 2006 to 2017. She was elected again in 2021.
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About Darlene Mealy
Early Life and Education
Darlene Mealy was born in Detroit, Michigan. She went to public schools there. After high school, she studied at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). She also took classes at Cornell University. These classes focused on labor and women's studies.
Before the City Council
Before becoming a politician, Mealy worked for the New York City Transit Authority. This is the group that runs New York City's buses and subways. She worked there for 17 years. She was part of the team that handled technical services for buses.
Serving on the New York City Council
First Time in Office
Darlene Mealy was first elected to the New York City Council in 2005. She won the election for the 41st district. She was re-elected in 2009. In 2013, she won her third term on the City Council.
Her Role and Work
During her time on the Council, Mealy led important groups. She chaired the Contracts Committee. This committee looks at agreements the city makes with other groups. She was also a co-chair of the Brooklyn delegation. This group represents Brooklyn's interests. Mealy was also a member of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus. She was part of the Women’s Caucus too. These groups work on issues important to different communities.
Returning to the Council
In 2021, Darlene Mealy ran for the City Council again. She won the Democratic primary election. This means she was chosen by her party to run for the main election. She then won the general election. This allowed her to return to the New York City Council.
