Francisco Moya

Francisco P. Moya (born January 9, 1974) is an American politician from Corona, Queens. He has served in the New York City Council from the 21st district since 2018. He served in the New York State Assembly from the 39th district from 2011 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.^[1]

Francisco Moya
Member of the New York City Council from the 21st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2018
Preceded by	Julissa Ferreras
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 39th district
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2017
Preceded by	Jose Peralta
Succeeded by	Ari Espinal
Personal details
Born	(1974-01-09) January 9, 1974 (age 51) New York City, New York, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Education	St. John’s University (BA) Baruch College (MPA)
Website	Official website

Early life and education

Moya has a B.A. degree in Asian Studies from St. John's University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College.^[1]

Moya says he is the first state legislator of Ecuadorian descent, as he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010.^[1]

Career

Moya's political background includes stints as an aide to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and to then-State Senator David Paterson. He has worked in public affairs for Cablevision and was formerly a director of business development at Elmhurst Hospital Center.^[2]

In September 2010, Moya was named one of The Capitol's "40 under 40".^[3]

New York State Assembly

Moya won a September 2010 primary election for State Assembly, defeating former State Senator Hiram Monseratte.^[1] Moya ran unopposed in the November 2010 general election for the 39th Assembly District in Queens, New York.^[4][5]

New York City Council

In 2017, Moya ran for New York City Council. His Democratic primary opponent was Hiram Monserrate, who had been defeated by Moya in a 2010 Democratic Assembly primary. Moya defeated Monseratte in the 2017 Democratic primary with 55% of the vote.^[6] In the general election, Moya was the only candidate and thus won election to the City Council.

Election history
Location	Year	Election	Results
NYC Council District 21	2017	Democratic Primary	√ Francisco Moya 55.07% Hiram Monserrate 44.27%
NYC Council District 21	2017	General	√ Francisco Moya (D) 98.97%

After the election of Eric Adams as mayor, Adams lobbied for Moya, an ally, to become the council's speaker.^[7] However, council members instead elected Adrienne Adams as speaker.^[8][9]

Moya serves on the following New York City Council committees:^[10]

• Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations
• Finance
• Land Use
  • Zoning and Franchises (He serves as chair of this subcommittee.)
• Parks and Recreation
• For-Hire Vehicles
• Hospitals