Robert K. Sweeney
Robert K. Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 11th district | |
| In office 1988–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick G. Halpin |
| Succeeded by | Kimberly Jean-Pierre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1949 Babylon, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lindenhurst, New York |
| Alma mater | Adelphi University C.W. Post Campus-LIU |
| Occupation | former Lindenhurst Village Clerk |
| Website | Official website |
Robert K. "Bob" Sweeney (born May 29, 1949)[1] is a retired New York Assemblyman first elected in 1988 to represent the 11th district, which includes Lindenhurst, Copiague, Amityville, Wyandanch, and West Babylon. He is a Democrat.
Sweeney is a lifetime resident of the district he represents and attended public schools in Lindenhurst. He earned a bachelor's degree from Adelphi University and a Master of Public Administration from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. He served as the Lindenhurst Village Clerk[2] from 1973 to 1988.[1]
Sweeney was elected to the New York State Assembly in a March 1988 special election.[2] He replaced Patrick G. Halpin, who was elected Suffolk County Executive in November 1987. He retired in 2014 and was succeeded by Kimberly Jean Pierre.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Assembly Member Robert K. 'Bob' Sweeney (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ a b "Robert K. Sweeney: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
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