Cordell Cleare

Cordell Cleare is a New York City politician and Democratic activist. She is a founding member of the Michelle Obama Community Democratic Club.[1]

Cordell Cleare
Born
The Bahamas
NationalityUnited States
EducationBrooklyn Tech
OccupationPolitician, Community Leader, Environmental activist
Websitehttp://www.clearechoice.com

Early life

Cordell Cleare was born in the Bahamas and raised in Harlem. She attended Brooklyn Technical High School.

Her public work began as a tenant organizer; calling attention to the poor housing conditions in Harlem. She specifically began to advocate for lead poisoning awareness as her own son was a victim.

Career

Cleare has worked for over 18 years for New York State Senator Bill Perkins (politician) and last served as his chief of staff. She is a founding member of the Michelle Obama Community Democratic Club based in New York City and New York City District Leader for District 70.[2]

She served as chair to the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning. Cordell continues to advocate for the cause as one of her sons was lead poisoned as an infant.[3] She has served on District #3 Community Education Council. She was a Community School Board member for six years.[4] Cordell is also a recipient of the Brooke Russell Astor Award.[5] Cordell served as Chief-of-Staff for State Senator Bill Perkins for over 18 years.[6][7][8]

In 2008, Cleare campaigned for President Barack Obama.[9] In 2012, she supported Obama's run for re-election, and was a delegate.[10] Cleare was a Bernie Sanders delegate in 2016.

Cleare ran for New York City Council to represent District 9 in 2017 was endorsed by New York Amsterdam News.[11][12] She is running again for the seat in 2021.[13] She is on the Advisory Board for the African American Day Parade, and has worked with the African Day Parade.[14]

Awards
  • 1997: Brooke Russell Astor Award - Co-Chair of the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning[5]

References
  1. "Democratic Clubs | Manhattan Democratic Party". Manhattandemocrats.org. 2014-01-15. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  2. Gustavo Solis (2015-09-08). "Candidates For District Leader Face Intimidation and Threats, They Say - Central Harlem - DNAinfo New York". Dnainfo.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  3. "NIEVES CLEARE v. 1845 7TH AVENUE REALTY ASSOCIATES | FindLaw". Caselaw.findlaw.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  4. "Harlem's 'Cleare' winner | New York Amsterdam News: The new Black view". Amsterdamnews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "HUD: The Horror Movie". Village Voice. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  7. Nina Siegal (1999-03-07). "NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: HARLEM; Legality of Sudden Evictions at S.R.O. Hotel Is Disputed - NYTimes.com". Mobile.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  8. "Q&A With Sen. Bill Perkins: Getting Rid of the Rats on the Rails". Thirteen.org. 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  9. Diane Cardwell (2008-02-04). "Inspired by Obama, Filmmaker Takes on Politics - NYTimes.com". Mobile.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  10. "Photo New York Amsterdam News: The new Black view". Amsterdamnews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  11. "Cordell Cleare". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  12. "Cordell Cleare is our choice for the 9th Council District | New York Amsterdam News: The new Black view". Amsterdamnews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  13. "HISTORY — African American Day Parade, Inc". Africanamericandayparade.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  14. "HISTORY — African American Day Parade, Inc". Africanamericandayparade.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
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