Joann Ariola
Joann Ariola | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 32nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Eric Ulrich |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | June 14, 1958
Political party | Republican |
Education | Adelphi University |
Joann Ariola (born June 14, 1958) is a councilwoman of the New York City Council, representing District 32 which includes Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Broad Channel, and the western half of the Rockaway Peninsula. She previously served as the chairwoman of the Queens Republican Party.[citation needed]
Ariola is a lifelong resident of the 32nd Council District. She was born in Ozone Park and raised in Howard Beach. She attended P.S. 63 (Old South), P.S. 207 (Rockwood Park), Our Lady of Grace Catholic
School, Stella Maris High School on the Rockaway Peninsula and Adelphi Business School.[citation needed]
An Italian-American resident of Howard Beach, Ariola is a close ally of former Councilman Eric Ulrich, Bob Holden and former Democratic Assembly Member Phil Goldfeder. Ariola was elected to the NYC City Council in 2021 over Democrat Felicia Singh. Despite many predicting a close race,[1] she handily defeated Singh 67%-32%.[2][3]
Election history
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Joann Ariola | 2,378 | 82.0 | |
Republican | Steve Sirgiovanni | 494 | 17.0 | |
Total votes | 2,900 | 100 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Joann Ariola | 16,910 | 66.2% | |
Democratic | Felicia Singh | 8,322 | 32.6% | |
Community First | Kenichi Wilson | 223 | 1.2% | |
Total votes |
References
- ^ Kilgannon, Corey (2021-05-17). "And Then There was One: GOP Defends its Last Seat in Queens". New York Times. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "Joann Ariola | New York City Campaign Finance Board".
- ^ Sommerfeldt, Chris (2021-11-02). "Queens GOP Chair Joann Ariola defeats Democratic Challenger in Key NYC Council Race". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "2021 Primary Official Ranked Choice Rounds, REP Council Member 32nd Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
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