Lewis A. Fidler

Lewis A. Fidler
Member of the New York City Council from the 46th District
In office
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by Herbert Berman
Succeeded by Alan Maisel
Constituency Brooklyn: Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Georgetown, Starrett City, Flatlands, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Gerritsen Beach, Madison, Sheepshead Bay.
Personal details
Born (1956-05-27) May 27, 1956
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Robin
Children 2
Residence Brooklyn, New York
Alma mater SUNY Albany (B.A. 1975)
NYU School of Law (J.D. 1978)
Profession Lawyer
Religion Jewish
Website NYC Council: District 46

Lewis A. "Lew" Fidler (born 1956) is a New York City Councilman. In January 2002, he began his first term representing the 46th District in New York City, which includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Georgetown, Flatlands, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Gerritsen Beach, Madison and Sheepshead Bay.[1]

Since 2002, Fidler has chaired of the Youth Services committee. He has also served as assistant majority leader under Speaker Christine Quinn. Fidler also serves on the Education, Finance, Housing & Buildings, State & Federal Legislation, Veterans and Rules, Privileges & Elections committees.[2] He has also been a Democratic State Committeeman since 1992. In 1992 he was campaign manager for councilman Sal Albanese in a failed attempt to unseat congresswoman Susan Molinari in a year Democrats retook the White House. Additionally, Fidler served as campaign manager for the successful campaign of Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes.[3]

Fidler attended PS 208, JHS 285 and Tilden High School. He received a B.A. from SUNY Albany in 1975, and a J.D. from NYU School of Law in 1978. He was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1979.[4] In 2009, Fidler faced only token opposition from a Republican candidate whom he defeated with 79.2 percent of the vote.[5] Fidler did not run for re-election in 2013 due to term limits; he will be succeeded by fellow Democrat Alan Maisel on January 1, 2014.

2012 State Senate special election

Fidler was the Democratic nominee for the New York State Senate special election being held on March 20, 2012. The district encompasses parts of Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Bensonhurst, and Midwood. He faced Republican lawyer David Storobin. The vote was exceedingly close and a final tally was still not finished or released by Friday, April 20, 2012. On May 31, 2012 Lew Fidler conceded to Storobin following a full re-count, which Storobin led by 14 votes.[6][7]

Family

Since 1983, Fidler has been a partner in the firm of Roberts and Fidler PC. He lives in his district with his wife, Robin and their two sons.

References

  1. ↑ NYC Council: District 46 - Lewis A. Fidler
  2. ↑ http://council.nyc.gov/d46/html/members/home.shtml
  3. ↑ http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9407182575/hynes-searches-right-team
  4. ↑ 2001 Voter Guide: Lewis A. Fidler. New York City Campaign Finance Board.
  5. ↑ 2009 Election Results, New York Times. November 9, 2009
  6. ↑ Storobin Declared Winner In Special State Senate Election
  7. ↑ Storobin emerges as winner in NY special election Wall Street Journal
Political offices
Preceded by
Herbert Berman		 New York City Council, 46th District
2002–present 		Incumbent
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