Miguel Martinez (politician)

Miguel Martinez
Member of the New York City Council from the 10th District
In office January 2002 – July 14, 2009
Preceded by	Guillermo Linares
Succeeded by	Ydanis Rodriguez
Constituency	Manhattan: parts of Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill.
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Born	Dominican Republic
Political party	Democratic
Residence	New York City, United States
Alma mater	John Jay College (1994)

Miguel Martinez is a former New York City Council member from Council District 10 in Upper Manhattan in New York City. He was succeeded by Ydanis Rodriguez, who won election as a Democrat on November 3, 2009.

Biography

He received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Planning and Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1994.^[1][2]

Martinez was a fixture with the Northern Manhattan Democrats for Change political club, which he help found and led with New York State Assembly member Adriano Espaillat.

Martinez represented the 10th Council District of the New York City Council, which includes parts of Washington Heights and Inwood sections of upper Manhattan. He has served as a Council member for six years while chairing the Fire and Criminal Justice Services Committee.^[3]

Resignation and Criminal Conviction

He resigned abruptly from his city council seat on July 14, 2009 and pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy two days later. Martinez admitted to stealing $106,000 that was for children's art programs and low-income housing.^[4] Martinez was convicted on three felonies, and was sentenced to five years in prison.^[5]

References

1. ^ Distinguished Immigrant CUNY Alumni. The City University of New York.
2. ^ "District 10: Northwest Manhattan". Gotham Gazette. http://www.gothamgazette.com/searchlight2001/dist10.html. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
3. ^ NYC Council: District 10 - Miguel Martinez
4. ^ Zambito, Thomas; Smith, Greg B. (2009-07-16). "Manhattan City Councilman Miguel Martinez admits he stole tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars". Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/07/16/2009-07-16_martinez_admits_he_stole_tens_of_thousands.html. Retrieved 2009-07-16. 
5. ^ Rivera, Ray (December 16, 2009). "Ex-Councilman Miguel Martinez Sentenced to 5 Years in Theft of $106,000". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/nyregion/16martinez.html. Retrieved May 12, 2010. 

Preceded by Guillermo Linares

New York City Council, 10th District 2002–2009

Succeeded by Ydanis Rodriguez

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Name	Martinez, Miguel
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