Una S. T. Clarke
Una Clarke | |
|---|---|
 Clarke in 2014 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 40th district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Yvette Clarke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1934 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lesley Clarke |
| Children | Yvette |
| Education | Long Island University (BS) New York University (MEd) |
Una S. T. Clarke (born December 2, 1934) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 40th district from 1992 to 2001.[1][2] She is the mother of New York congresswoman Yvette Clarke, who was first elected in 2006 and represents New York's 9th congressional district.
References
[edit]- ^ Sexton, Joe (1994-10-23). "Councilwoman Comforts Immigrants". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Jonathan P. Hicks (2000-08-31). "Bitter Primary Contest Hits Ethnic Nerve Among Blacks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-12-30.