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Brian P. Kavanagh
Profile
Brian P. Kavanagh is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 27th district since 2017. A lifelong New York City resident, he previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2006 to 2017. Throughout his legislative career, Kavanagh has been a prominent advocate for election reform, housing policy, and gun violence prevention, notably authoring New York's red flag law and the All-Electric Building Act. Before entering elected office, he worked as an aide to New York City mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins and served as a policy director for the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
Details
- Born
- January 18, 1967 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Staten Island, New York, United States
- Education
- Princeton University (B.A. in politics), New York University School of Law (Juris Doctor)
- Career
- Aide to New York City Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins, Chief of Staff to New York City Council member Gale Brewer, Policy Director for the New York City Department of Homeless Services, Lecturer at Columbia University
