Shirley Aldebol is an American union leader and politician who has been a member of the New York City Council representing the 13th district since 2026. Her district covers much of the East Bronx. Prior to holding public office, Aldebol served as executive vice president of labor union SEIU 32BJ.
Early life Shirley Aldebol was born in the South Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, and later lived in the Soundview-Clason Point area, where her parents owned a bodega. She attended Cardinal Spellman High School and later graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a bachelor's degree.
Career Before being elected to the New York City Council, Aldebol was the executive vice president of SEIU 32BJ, a New York City-based branch of Service Employees International Union representing building workers, overseeing the public schools division in the New York metropolitan area.
New York City Council Aldebol ran for the New York City Council's 13th district in 2025 on the Democratic and Working Families Party ballot lines. She won the Democratic primary on June 24, and went on to defeat incumbent Republican Kristy Marmorato during the general election, making the 13th district the only seat to change hands in the election.
Aldebol's campaign focused on expanding affordable housing and increasing "good jobs." She was backed by pro-housing groups, such as Open New York, and committed to building more affordable housing in the district. She assumed office on January 1, 2026.
Aldebol serves as chair of the Civil Service and Labor Committee, and is a member of the Aging, Consumer and Worker Protection, Finance, Hospitals, Mental Health and Addiction, Women and Gender Equity Committees.
Electoral history 2025
Personal life Aldebol has one son, Emilio. She lives in Throggs Neck.
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