Kevin Parker
Profile
Kevin Parker is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 21st district in Brooklyn since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Senate's senior assistant majority leader and chair of the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications. Throughout his tenure, Parker has sponsored legislation on issues such as environmental protection, public health, and civil rights, including the recognition of Juneteenth as a state holiday. His career has been marked by significant legislative achievements alongside notable controversies, including legal issues and public altercations that have drawn media attention and criticism from political opponents and editorial boards.
Details
- Born
- March 6, 1967 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Education
- Penn State (Bachelor of Science in Public Service), The New School for Social Research (Master of Science in Urban Policy and Management)
- Career
- Special assistant to New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall, New York City Urban Fellow
