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BIOGRAPHY
Mr.
Malcolm Smith, 43, earned his degree from Fordham University in Business
Administration with a concentration in Economics. Senator Smith furthered his
education with graduate work in economics and Public Finance at Fordham and NYU.
A real estate developer by trade, Senator Smith is no stranger to
politics. While the State Senate is Malcolm Smith's first elective office, he
has been a senior aide to former Congressman Floyd Flake -- and a Chief Aide to
City Council Member Archie Spigner. Senator Smith is also a former executive in
the New York City Mayor's Office of Economic Development and has served
as the President of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica, in Southeast
Queens. In addition, he created the Southeast Queens Housing Development
Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation designed to purchase, rehabilitate and
sell city and HUD owned property. Senator Smith is currently the President and
Founder of Smith Development Corporation.
Throughout his public service, Senator
Smith has used his skill at managing and developing residential and commercial
projects to benefit the city and its residents. His accomplishments are notable
and he is credited with creating several initiatives centered on revitalizing
communities and bringing economic development opportunities to residents of the
City. His creation of Operation Excellence, a training program for students in
real estate development, was a feature story in local television news. As the
founder of Smith Development Corporation, Senator Smith has pioneered the
renaissance of many neighborhoods in New York City.
Because of his efforts, Senator Smith was
recently honored with the Community Economic Development Award from the New York
State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators.
Senator Smith, brings expertise in community revitalization and housing
issues, and is interested in equally important matters like health care,
education, and economic development. Senator Smith is married to the former
Michele Lisby. They are the parents of two children; Julian, 15 and
Amanda, 6.
Standing Committee Assignments 2000:
Veterans & Military Affairs (Ranking Minority); Alcoholism & Drug Abuse;
Cities; Civil Service & Pensions; Environmental Conservation; Judiciary;
Racing, Gaming & Wagering.
You can e-mail Senator
Smith at masmith@senate.state.ny.us
or contact him at
Senate Democratic Conference Leader
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