Margaret Markey

Margaret M. Markey
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 30th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 1999
Preceded by	Joseph Crowley
Personal details
Born	November 4, 1941 (1941-11-04) (age 70)[1] Maspeth, Queens[1]
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Charles[2]
Children	three[2]
Residence	Maspeth, Queens[2]
Profession	politician
Religion	Catholic[1]
Website	Official website

Margaret M. "Marge" Markey^[3] (born November 4, 1941)^[1] is an American politician who represents District 30 in the New York State Assembly, which is made up of Maspeth and Woodside, as well as portions of Middle Village, Astoria, Sunnyside and Long Island City. She is a Democrat.

Early life

Markey is a graduate of Berkeley Business School.

Political career

Markey began in public service as the Assistant Director of Economic Development for former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, later becoming the borough's Director of Marketing and Tourism.^[2]

She was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1998. She is the current Chairwoman of the Assembly House Operations Committee, as well as the President of the New York State American Irish Legislators Society.

In 2009, a controversial bill presented by Markey sought to tackle sex abuse cases in private schools. Critics have argued that the legislation is unfair because it appears to target Catholic schools, while the vast majority of sexual abuse has occurred in public schools under the state's control.^[4]

In March 2010, Markey co-sponsored, along with assembly members N. Nick Perry and Felix Ortiz, a bill that would prohibit the use of all forms of salt in the preparation and cooking of all restaurant food.^[5]

Personal life

Markey resides in Maspeth with her husband, State Supreme Court Judge Charles Markey. They have three children: Charles, John, and Margaret.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Asm. Margaret Markey (D-NY 30th District)". New York Library Association. http://ny.ala.capwiz.com/ala/ny/bio/id/3690. Retrieved March 23, 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Margaret M. Markey: Biography". New York State Assembly. http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=030&sh=bio. Retrieved March 23, 2011. 
3. ^ "Assembly Member Margaret M. 'Marge' Markey (NY)". Project Vote Smart. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=23024. Retrieved March 23, 2011. 
4. ^ Burke, Jennifer (March 27, 2009). "Legislators explain positions on proposed bills". Catholic Courier. http://www.catholiccourier.com/news/local-news/legislators-explain-positions-on-proposed-bills/. 
5. ^ New York State Assembly bill A10129. March 5, 2010.

External links

• New York Assembly Member Website
• NY Dems - Biographical information^{[dead link]}

New York Assembly
Preceded by Joseph Crowley	New York State Assembly, 30th District 1999–present	Incumbent

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Name	Markey, Margaret
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Date of birth	November 4, 1941
Place of birth	Maspeth, Queens
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