Preceded by Ronald Canestrari Children 2 Political party Democratic Party Spouse(s) David Education New York University | Succeeded by Kevin Cahill Name Didi Barrett Preceded by Marcus Molinaro Website Official website | |
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Didi Barrett is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 106, which includes parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties.
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Barrett was elected to the Assembly on March 20, 2012, after a special election to succeed Marcus Molinaro. She serves on the board of the North East Dutchess Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and is a trustee of the Anderson Foundation for Autism. She is also a founding chairwoman of Girls Incorporated of NYC, and a former board member of NARAL Pro-Choice New York. She is a trustee emeritus of the American Folk Art Museum.
In April 2012, Barrett helped pass a legislative package that would work to end wage discrimination in New York State.
In November 2012, Barrett won re-election in the newly created 106th district seat.
