Robert Holden (politician)

Robert Holden
Member of the New York City Council from the 30th District
Assumed office
January 1, 2018
Preceded by Elizabeth Crowley
Personal details
Born c. 1951[1]
Queens, New York
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Yumiko (Amy) Holden
Children 3
Alma mater
Website Official website

Robert F. Holden is an American professor, graphic designer, and the New York City Council member for the 30th District, representing the neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, and parts of Woodside and Woodhaven in the borough of Queens.[2]

Early life and education

Holden was raised in Maspeth, Queens.[3] He earned an AAS from the New York City College of Technology, a BA from Queens College, and an MFA from Hunter College,[4] all CUNY schools.

Career

Holden is a professional graphic designer and a professor of the same at the New York City College of Technology.[3][4]

Holden has also worked as an editor and art director for Juniper Berry magazine,[3] and as a photojournalist published in newspapers and magazines in the United States and Europe.[4] He has had his work exhibited at International Center of Photography, and other galleries.[4]

Holden has been a member of Queens Community Board 5 since 1988.[3]

New York City Council

2017 election

Holden, a long-registered Democrat,[1] ran in the primary against Crowley, but lost 63.6% to 36.1%.[5] In the general election, Holden ran on the Republican, Conservative, Reform Party lines, as well as the independent "Dump de Blasio" line.[6] Despite not being a registered member of the Republican party, he was able to receive the county's nomination by obtaining a Wilson Pakula authorization.[6]

Holden won a tight race, garnering 10,653 votes over Crowley’s 10,426, a margin of only 137.[6][7][8]

Personal life

As of 2017, Holden has been married to his wife, Amy, for 44 years.[3] They have three children and three grandchildren.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Robert Holden". Retrieved 5 May 2018 – via council.nyc.gov.
  2. ↑ 30th District, New York City Council "New York City Council". Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bio - Robert Holden for City Council". Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Team, CIS Web. "Faculty Profile". www.citytech.cuny.edu. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  5. ↑ Lentz, Jeff Coltin and Jon. "New York City's 2017 primary election results". cityandstateny.com. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 Runyeon, Frank G. "How Holden beat Crowley – and why he's not loyal to either party". cityandstateny.com. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  7. ↑ State, City &. "Winners & Losers of 2017". cityandstateny.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  8. ↑ http://vote.nyc.ny.us/downloads/pdf/election_results/2017/20171107General%20Election/00402200030Queens%20Member%20of%20the%20City%20Council%2030th%20Council%20District%20Recap.pdf Statement and Return Report for Certification General Election - 11/07/2017
Political offices
Preceded by
Elizabeth Crowley		 New York City Council, 30th District
2018–present		 Incumbent
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