Deborah J. Glick

Deborah J. Glick is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 66th district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented the 61st district from 1991 to 1993. Glick made history as the first openly LGBT person elected to the New York state legislature. Throughout her tenure, she has chaired several key committees, including Higher Education, Social Services, and Ethics and Guidance. Her legislative career has been marked by a focus on civil rights, environmental conservation, and social welfare, including advocacy for LGBTQ+ protections, reproductive rights, and animal welfare. Prior to her political career, she worked in the printing industry and served as a deputy director for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development.