Preceded by Jose Rivera Name Joel Rivera Parents Jose Rivera Nationality American Role Elected official Party Democratic Party | Political party Democratic Spouse Valerie Rivera (m. 2006) Succeeded by Ritchie Torres Children 1 Siblings Naomi Rivera | |
Born October 24, 1978 (age 45) ( 1978-10-24 ) Relations Jose Rivera (father), Naomi Rivera (half-sister) Committees Health (Chair); Finance; Housing & Buildings; Land Use; Rules, Privileges & Elections; State & Federal Legislation; Zoning & Franchises | ||
Education New York Military Academy | ||
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Joel Rivera (born October 24, 1978) is a former Majority Leader of the New York City Council. First elected to the Council in a special election in 2001 at 22 years of age, Rivera became the youngest elected official in the city's history. He continued to win re-election until reaching his legal term limit in 2013.
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- Joel rivera talks about hiv aids because
- Early life and education
- Career
- Marriage and children
- References
Early life and education
Joel Rivera was born to Ivine Galarza and Jose Rivera, graduated from New York Military Academy, a private boarding school, and went on to attend Iona College, Fordham University, and Baruch College.
Career
Rivera succeeded his father, Assemblyman Jose Rivera, as the New York City Councilmember for District 15 in 2001. He became Majority Leader of the City Council the following year. As chair of the Health Committee, he helped to ban trans fat and mandate calorie labeling in New York City fast food restaurants, and launched an Obesity Prevention Initiative, which funded the HealthCorps program in local schools. Joel Rivera is also the founder of BronxPad, a website dedicated to "Helping Home Buyers and Home Sellers Achieve their Real Estate Goals."
In September 2007, he was named one of City Hall's "40 under 40" for being a young influential member of New York City politics.
Marriage and children
Joel is currently engaged to Joyce Lee Hernandez Lopez with a wedding date set for 11-5-2016.
Previous Marriage: Joel married Valerie Vazquez in July 2006. The couple has a daughter, Sophia. Joel and Valerie are no longer married but continue to Co-Parent their daughter Sophia. Valerie is remarried.