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 P. Moya
Member of the New York City Council from the 21st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2018
Preceded byJulissa Ferreras
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 39th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2017
Preceded byJose Peralta
Succeeded byAridia Espinal
Personal details
Born (1974-01-09) January 9, 1974[1]
Corona, Queens, New York[1]
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceCorona, Queens, New York
Alma materSt. John’s University
Baruch College
ProfessionPolitician
WebsiteOfficial 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.[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.

Moya serves on the following New York City Council committees:[7]

  • 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

References
  1. "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  2. Courtney Gross (February 17, 2009). "Complicated Calculus in Race to Replace Monserrate". Gotham Gazette. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  3. Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Francisco Moya Archived 2013-01-01 at the Wayback Machine, City & State, September 28, 2010.
  4. "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
  5. "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  6. "Moya Touts 'Honesty and Integrity' in Council Win Over Monserrate in Queens". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  7. "District 21". Francisco Moya. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Jose Peralta		 New York State Assembly, 39th District
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2017		 Succeeded by
Aridia Espinal


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