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About

About Leroy Comrie

Councilman Leroy Comrie has represented New York City Council District 27 as a Democratic member.

Public Service

A District 27 Council Member

Leroy Comrie was elected to represent the 27th Council District in 2001 and re-elected in 2005 and 2009. He serves as Deputy Majority Leader.

He has also served as chairman of the City Council’s Land Use Committee, a role associated with oversight of land use decisions and significant neighborhood development matters.

  • Council role
    Member, New York City Council District 27
  • Party
    Democratic
  • Leadership
    Deputy Majority Leader
  • Committee
    Former Chairman, Land Use Committee

Education & Community

Background

Comrie’s biography reflects both his public service and long-standing connection to the District 27 community.

Education

His education includes:

  • P.S. 116
  • I.S. 8
  • Jamaica High School
  • University of Bridgeport

Community

Comrie is a lifelong member of Saint Alban the Martyr Episcopal Church.

District 27

His council work is focused on the Queens communities of Cambria Heights, Hollis, Jamaica, St. Albans, Queens Village, and Rosedale.

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District Work and Legislative Activity

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