Alan Maisel

Alan N. Maisel (born July 25, 1946) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council for the 46th district from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. He formerly represented the 59th district of the New York State Assembly from 2006 to 2013.

Alan Maisel
Maisen in 2010
Member of the New York City Council from the 46th district
In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021
Preceded by	Lewis A. Fidler
Succeeded by	Mercedes Narcisse
Member of the New York Assembly from the 59th district
In office February 28, 2006 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by	Frank Seddio
Succeeded by	Roxanne Persaud
Personal details
Born	(1945-07-25) July 25, 1945 Brooklyn, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lynn Maisel
Children	2
Alma mater	Long Island University (B.A.), (M.A.)
Website	Official website

The district includes Bergen Beach, Canarsie, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Floyd Bennett Field, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Plumb Beach and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.

Life and career

Maisel is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and graduated from the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University with a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Urban Studies. He also holds an Advanced Certificate of Administration and Supervision in Education from Brooklyn College.

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Maisel served as a member of Community Board #18. Prior to that he served as an Administrative Assistant to Congressman Charles Schumer and Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Frank R. Seddio, who preceded him in office. He also served as the Assistant Director of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Reapportionment from 1972 to 1982. He is also a retired school principal and public school teacher.

Maisel and his wife Lynn have two children, Terry and Lauren.

New York City Council

In 2013, Maisel opted to seek a seat on the New York City Council to succeed Lewis A. Fidler. He easily won the Democratic nomination, and went on to win the general election as well. He took his seat on January 1, 2014.

Election history
Location	Year	Election	Results
NY Assembly District 59	2006	Special	√ Alan Maisel (D) 84.92% Alice G. Gaffney (Conservative) 8.88% Ronald G. Haugstatter (R) 6.20%
NY Assembly District 59	2006	Democratic Primary	√ Alan Maisel 71.73% Abraham Levy 28.27%
NY Assembly District 59	2006	General	√ Alan Maisel 93.45% Stephen Walters (Conservative) 6.55%
NY Assembly District 59	2008	Democratic Primary	√ Alan Maisel 76.85% Harvey-Roy "H.R." Clarke 23.15%
NY Assembly District 59	2008	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 94.93% Edward P. Bracken (Conservative) 5.07%
NY Assembly District 59	2010	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 86.00% Robert Maresca (Conservative) 13.99%
NY Assembly District 59	2012	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 91.40% Robert Maresca (Conservative) 8.54%
NYC Council District 46	2013	Democratic Primary	√ Alan Maisel 59.67% Mercedes Narcisse 40.33%
NYC Council District 46	2013	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 80.35% Anthony Testaverde (R) 19.50%
NYC Council District 46	2017	General	√ Alan Maisel (D) 84.15% Jeffrey J. Ferretti (Conservative) 15.68%

External links

• The New York City Council: Councilman Alan N. Maisel