Marcos Crespo
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Marcos A. Crespo (born July 29, 1980)[1][2] is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 85th Assembly District, which includes the Soundview, Clason Point, Longwood, and Hunts Point sections of the South Bronx.
Marcos Crespo | |
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Chair of the Bronx County Democratic Committee | |
In office March 5, 2015 – June 26, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Carl Heastie |
Succeeded by | Jamaal Bailey |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 85th district | |
In office June 3, 2009 – June 27, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Rubén Díaz Jr. |
Succeeded by | Kenny Burgos |
Personal details | |
Born | (1980-07-29) July 29, 1980 (age 43)[1][2] Guayama, Puerto Rico[1][2] |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | John Jay College of Criminal Justice |
Website | Official website |
Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Crespo and his family moved to New York City when he was a young child. Crespo also spent some time in Lima, Peru, in his young years, thus shaping Crespo's views about the conditions of other countries.
He enrolled in John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1996, pursuing a degree in government studies. In 2003, he participated in the State Assembly's internship program, where he was assigned to work with Assemblyman Rubén Díaz Jr. Crespo earned his B.A. degree in 2004, after which he got a position as assistant to New York State Senator Rubén Díaz Sr.[1]
Crespo was first elected to the State Assembly in a June 2009 special election to replace Rubén Díaz Jr., who became Bronx Borough President in 2009.