Latrice Walker

American politician

Latrice Walker

Member of the New York State Assembly from the 55th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2015
Preceded by	William Boyland Jr.

Personal details
Born	(1979-08-13) August 13, 1979 (age 44) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	State University of New York, Purchase (BA) Pace University (JD)
Signature
Website	Assembly website

Latrice Monique Walker is the Assembly member for the 55th District of the New York State Assembly. She is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Brownsville in Brooklyn.

Life and career

Walker was born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn in Prospect Plaza Houses, a NYCHA development.^[1] She attended New York City Public Schools, including Brooklyn Technical High School, prior to receiving her bachelor's degree at SUNY Purchase College, and her J.D. from Pace University.

Prior to her election to the Assembly, Walker served as chief counsel to United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, who represents much of the same area in Congress. Currently, she resides in Ocean Hill-Brownsville with her daughter, Nile.

Walker is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

New York Assembly

In 2014, Assemblyman William F. Boyland Jr. was found guilty of corruption and was therefore forced to resign. As a result, the seat became open and Walker as well as six others entered the race.^[2] In a seven-way primary, Walker secured the nomination with just under 40% of the vote. She would easily win the general election.^[3]

Walker was sworn into office on January 1, 2015.^[4]

References

^ "Central Brooklyn Pols Rally for Latrice Walker to Take Boyland Seat". Times Union. 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
^ "A New Contender Enters the Fray for Convicted Boyland's Seat". Observer. 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
^ "Latrice Walker wins Democratic primary for state Assembly's 55th District". News 12 Brooklyn. 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
^ "To Be Or Not To Be Sworn In – That Remains A Question". Kings County Politics. 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2016-01-22.