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Wendell Foster
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Sheldon S. Leffler |
| Succeeded by | Helen Foster |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Barry Salman |
| Succeeded by | C. Virginia Fields |
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| Born | February 14, 1924 |
| Died | September 3, 2019 (aged 95) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Wendell Foster (February 14, 1924 – September 3, 2019) was an American politician. He was known for serving a long time on the New York City Council, which is like the local government for New York City. He helped make important decisions for the city and its people for many years.
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Who Was Wendell Foster?
Wendell Foster was born in 1924. He grew up to become a dedicated public servant. He believed in helping his community and worked hard to make New York City a better place for everyone.
Serving New York City
Mr. Foster was a member of the New York City Council for a long time. He served from 1978 to 2001. The City Council is a group of elected officials who make laws and decisions for the city. They decide how the city's money is spent and work on issues that affect daily life.
Representing His Community
During his time on the Council, Wendell Foster represented different parts of New York City. From 1978 to 1991, he served the 9th district. Then, from 1992 to 2001, he represented the 16th district. This meant he was the voice for the people living in those areas.
A Long Career in Public Service
Wendell Foster was a member of the Democratic Party. He spent over two decades working for the people of New York City. His long career showed his strong commitment to public service and improving his community. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 95.
