Cordell Cleare

Cordell Cleare is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the New York State Senate for the 30th district. A longtime resident of Harlem, she previously worked for over 18 years as a staffer for Senator Bill Perkins. Cleare gained prominence as a community advocate, particularly for her work with the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning, which earned her the Brooke Russell Astor Award in 1997. Her political platform emphasizes environmental protection, including the transition to renewable energy for public transit and the preservation of green spaces.