Joe Borelli
American politician
Joseph Charles Borelli (born July 27, 1982) is an American politician who was formerly the Minority Leader of the New York City Council. In the Council, he represented the 51st District, which encompasses much of the South Shore of Staten Island. He is a Republican and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. He now works as a political consultant for Chartwell Strategy Group.
Early life, education, and career
Borelli was born in Staten Island and adopted at birth by the Borelli family. He attended Public School 4, Our Lady Star of the Sea Grammar School, and St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, from which he graduated in 2000.
After graduating from Marist College, he worked on the campaign of Vincent Ignizio, who was elected to the New York State Assembly from the 62nd District. He became Chief-of-Staff to the then-Assemblyman, and continued in that role when Ignizio was elected to the New York City Council in February 2007.
Political career
Borelli was elected on November 6, 2012, to the State Assembly to succeed the retiring Louis Tobacco.
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