Diana Ayala

Diana Ayala is an American politician, currently serving as a member of the New York City Council. Ayala won the seat being vacated by Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017.[1] The district includes Concourse, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

Diana Ayala
Member of the New York City Council from the 8th District
Assumed office
January 1, 2018
Preceded byMelissa Mark-Viverito
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBronx Community College
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she and her family moved to New York City as a child. They lived in public housing after living in shelters. She received an associate degree in Human Services from Bronx Community College.

Career

Ayala worked as a Senior Center Director in East Harlem for seven years. She then served as Constituent Services Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for her predecessor, Melissa Mark-Viverito.[3]

New York City Council

Diana Ayala ran against three other candidates in the Democratic primary (which is the real election, in a heavily democratic district such as this one) for the open 8th city council district. Ayala had the support of Melissa Mark-Viverito, the term-limited incumbent and Speaker. Ayala's main primary opponent was Robert J. Rodriguez, an assemblyman. Ayala won the primary narrowly with 43.5% of the vote (4,012 votes) to Rodriguez's 42.23% (3,895 votes). In the general election, Ayala won 91.07% of the vote. (13,617 votes), while her Republican opponent, Daby Carreras, won 5.26% (787 votes) and her Conservative opponent, Linda Ortiz, won 3.30% of the vote (494 votes).[4]

Personal life

Ayala and her long-time partner live in East Harlem She has four children and three grandchildren.[5]

References
  1. "Ayala Declares Victory in Tight Race to Replace Melissa Mark-Viverito". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on 2018-01-01. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  2. Diana Ayala Wins East Harlem City Council Primary
  3. City Council Bio
  4. "Diana Ayala - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  5. City Council Bio
  • Councilwoman Diana Ayala (official site)
Political offices
Preceded by
Melissa Mark-Viverito		 New York City Council, 8th District
2018–present		 Incumbent
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