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Ruth Hassell-Thompson
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 36th district |
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| In office January 1, 2001 – June 30, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Suzi Oppenheimer |
| Succeeded by | Jamaal Bailey |
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| Born | November 6, 1942 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residences | Mount Vernon, New York |
| Occupation | Nurse/Counselor |
Ruth Hassell-Thompson (born November 6, 1942) is a former State Senator from Mount Vernon, New York. She represented the 36th district of New York. This district includes parts of the Bronx and the city of Mount Vernon.
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About Ruth Hassell-Thompson
Ruth Hassell-Thompson was born on November 6, 1942, in New York City. Her parents were Branon Hassell and Thelma Crump Hassell. Before becoming a politician, she worked as a pediatric nurse. She cared for children at Mount Vernon Hospital from 1963 to 1998.
Early Career and Community Work
From 1980 to 1987, Ruth Hassell-Thompson was the executive director of the Westchester Minority Contractor's Association (WMCA). This group helped minority-owned businesses. Before that, she worked for the Westchester Community Opportunity Program for ten years. She held several management roles there.
She also led Whart Development Company Inc. This company focused on real estate projects. She also advised small businesses.
Entering Politics
Ruth Hassell-Thompson began her political career in 1993. She was elected to the Mount Vernon City Council. Later, she became the council president. She even served as acting mayor for a time.
In 2000, she was elected to the New York State Senate. As a State Senator, she helped make laws for New York State. She was the chairwoman of the Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections Committee. This committee works on issues related to victims of crime and the justice system. She also served on committees for Consumer Protection and Judiciary.
Leaving the Senate
On April 22, 2016, Ruth Hassell-Thompson announced she would leave the Senate. She took a new job working for Governor Andrew Cuomo. She became a special adviser for policy and community affairs. In this role, she helped with housing and community development for New York State.
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