Elizabeth Holtzman
American politician (born 1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Holtzman (born August 11, 1941) is an American attorney and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party from 1973 to 1981. She then served as district attorney of Kings County from 1982 to 1989, and as the 40th Comptroller of New York City from 1990 to 1993.
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Elizabeth Holtzman | |
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40th Comptroller of New York City | |
In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993 | |
Mayor | David Dinkins |
Preceded by | Harrison Goldin |
Succeeded by | Alan Hevesi |
District Attorney of Kings County | |
In office January 1, 1982 – December 31, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Eugene Gold |
Succeeded by | Charles J. Hynes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Emanuel Celler (redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Chuck Schumer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-08-11) August 11, 1941 (age 82) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
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Holtzman ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th congressional district in the 2022 election.