Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik | |
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_NYS_Senator_Alexis_Weik_(51916392344)_(cropped).jpg) Weik in 2021 | |
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Martinez |
| Constituency | 3rd district (2021–2022) 8th district (2023–present) |
| Town of Islip Receiver of Taxes | |
| In office 2012–2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1972 Ronkonkoma, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Sayville, New York |
| Alma mater | Dowling College (BBA) |
Alexis Weik (born September 17, 1972)[1] is an American politician, civil servant, and businesswoman who has represented the 3rd district in the New York State Senate since 2021. A Republican, Weik had previously served as receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip from 2012 until 2020.
Personal life
[edit]Weik was raised in both Ronkonkoma, New York and nearby Oakdale on Long Island.[2] She attended Connetquot High School in Bohemia, New York, and later received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dowling College. She is married and has three children; both her husband and eldest son are police officers.[2] The family resides in Sayville, New York.
Prior to beginning her career in politics, Weik owned a small business in the landscaping industry, and additionally is a certified personal trainer.[2][1]
Career
[edit]Receiver of Taxes
[edit]Alexis Weik has been elected to three terms as the Town of Islip's Receiver of Taxes.
New York State Senate
[edit]In 2020, Alexis Weik was nominated by the Republican Party to run for New York State Senate against incumbent Monica Martinez.[3] Weik won the election with 52% of the vote to Martinez's 48%, a margin of 4%.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Alexis Weik". Newsday. November 3, 2020.
- ^ a b c "About Alexis Weik". New York State Senate. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Islip's Weik says she'll challenge Sen. Monica Martinez". Newsday. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- ^ Bolger, Timothy (December 2, 2020). "GOP Challenger Weik Unseats Senator Martinez". Long Island Press. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
