Preceded by Pedro Espada, Jr. Alma mater Monroe College (A.A.) Party Democratic Party Children 1 Education Monroe College | Spouse(s) Jonathan Palma Name Annabel Palma Political party Democratic Religion Catholic | |
New york city council members annabel palma and jumaane williams
Annabel Palma is the Council member for the 18th District of the New York City Council. She is a Democrat. The district includes Castle Hill, Clason Point, Hunts Point, Parkchester, Soundview, West Farms and Westchester Square in The Bronx.
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- New york city council members annabel palma and jumaane williams
- Life and career
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New york city council members annabel palma and jumaane williams
Life and career
Palma is a lifelong resident of The Bronx and attended public schools in the borough before receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Bronx Community College. She served as a union representative in 1994 while earning an associate degree in Business Administration from Monroe College.
Palma is a resident of Parkchester where she resides with her husband and her son, Jonathan, who is currently a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
New York City Council
In 2003, Palma was elected after defeating incumbent Pedro Espada, Jr. handily in a primary. She would win re-election in 2005, 2009 and 2013 easily.
Palma serves on the Committees on Youth Services, General Welfare, Technology, Land Use, Community Development and the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses, and is a member of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and Women’s Caucus. She has come under fire for frequent absences from official council duties.