Ruth Messinger

Ruth Wyler Messinger (born November 6, 1940) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party as well as the Democratic Socialists of America. She was the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City in 1997 losing to Rudy Giuliani. Messinger was the 24th Borough President of Manhattan from 1990 to 1997.

Ruth Messinger
Messinger in 2012
24th Borough President of Manhattan
In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1997
Preceded by	David Dinkins
Succeeded by	C. Virginia Fields
Personal details
Born	November 6, 1940 (1940-11-06) (age 84) New York City
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Andrew Lachman
Children	3
Alma mater	Radcliffe College University of Oklahoma
Occupation	President/CEO, American Jewish World Service

In 2015 she was named as one of The Forward 50 along with Senator Bernie Sanders.^[1]