Annette Robinson

Annette M. Robinson
Member of the New York Assembly from the 56th District
In office February 22, 2002 – December 31, 2016
Preceded by	Albert Vann
Succeeded by	Tremaine Wright
Member of the New York City Council from the 36th District
In office 1992–2001
Preceded by	New district
Succeeded by	Albert Vann
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	William Robinson
Children	6
Alma mater	Southern New Hampshire University (B.S., M.S.)

Annette M. Robinson formerly represented District 56 in the New York State Assembly, which includes most of Bedford-Stuyvesant, from 2002 to 2016.

Chosen in a special election held in 2002, in which she garnered over 90% of the vote, she currently serves as the District Leader/State Committeewoman for the 56th Assembly District. She has been employed in a variety of capacities in the past, including as a member of the Community School Board for District 16, where she served three terms-as Coordinator and Liaison for former New York City Comptroller Harrison J. Goldin, for six years, and as District Director for former Congressman Major Owens.

City Council

Prior to her election to the Assembly Robinson was the Councilwoman for District 36 in the New York City Council, which she had represented since 1991.

Affiliations

In addition to her work in the New York Assembly, Robinson is the Vice-Chairwoman of the New York State Council of Black Elected Democrats.^[1]

Education

She holds B.S. and Master's degrees from New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University).

Later career

Robinson previously announced that she would be retiring in 2016. On Saturday April 16, 2016, Robinson officially endorsed Brooklyn Community Board 3 chairperson Tremaine Wright to succeed her in the 56th assembly district. The endorsement took place at the campaign announcement for Tremaine Wright. Robinson stated that she was very proud to pass the torch to candidate Wright.

References

External links

• Biography: New York State Democratic Committee