Alan N. Maisel (born July 25, 1946) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council for the 46th district from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. He formerly represented the 59th district of the New York State Assembly from 2006 to 2013.
The district includes Bergen Beach, Canarsie, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Floyd Bennett Field, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Plumb Beach and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.
Life and career Maisel is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and graduated from the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University with a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Urban Studies. He also holds an Advanced Certificate of Administration and Supervision in Education from Brooklyn College.
Prior to his election to the Assembly, Maisel served as a member of Community Board #18. Prior to that he served as an Administrative Assistant to Congressman Charles Schumer and Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Frank R. Seddio, who preceded him in office. He also served as the Assistant Director of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Reapportionment from 1972 to 1982. He is also a retired school principal and public school teacher.
Maisel and his wife Lynn have two children, Terry and Lauren.
New York City Council In 2013, Maisel opted to seek a seat on the New York City Council to succeed Lewis A. Fidler. He easily won the Democratic nomination, and went on to win the general election as well. He took his seat on January 1, 2014. Election history Location Year Election Results NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2006Special √ Alan Maisel (D) 84.92%Alice G. Gaffney (Conservative) 8.88%Ronald G. Haugstatter (R) 6.20% NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2006Democratic Primary √ Alan Maisel 71.73%Abraham Levy 28.27% NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2006General √ Alan Maisel 93.45%Stephen Walters (Conservative) 6.55% NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2008Democratic Primary √ Alan Maisel 76.85%Harvey-Roy "H.R." Clarke 23.15% NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2008General √ Alan Maisel (D) 94.93%Edward P. Bracken (Conservative) 5.07% NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2010General √ Alan Maisel (D) 86.00%Robert Maresca (Conservative) 13.99% NY AssemblyDistrict 59 2012General √ Alan Maisel (D) 91.40%Robert Maresca (Conservative) 8.54% NYC CouncilDistrict 46 2013Democratic Primary √ Alan Maisel 59.67%Mercedes Narcisse 40.33% NYC CouncilDistrict 46 2013General √ Alan Maisel (D) 80.35%Anthony Testaverde (R) 19.50% NYC CouncilDistrict 46 2017General √ Alan Maisel (D) 84.15%Jeffrey J. Ferretti (Conservative) 15.68%
References
External links The New York City Council: Councilman Alan N. Maisel