Luis Diaz (politician)
Luis M. Diaz is a former New York State Assembly member[2] for the 86th district, first elected in 2002 when the Bronx district was created. He is a Democrat.[3] In 2008, he stepped down as assemblyman to take a community affairs position in the administration of Governor David A. Paterson.[2] Diaz was appointed Bronx County Clerk for the New York State Supreme Court in 2009.
Luis M. Diaz | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 86th district | |
In office 2003–2008 | |
Succeeded by | Nelson Castro |
Personal details | |
Born | 1952/1953 (age 69–70)[1] Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
Political party | Democrat |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | SUNY Old Westbury |
Occupation | politician |
He was suspended in 2020 and resigned in 2022, when he pleaded guilty for falsely certifying that an organized-crime defendant had completed his court-mandated community service from a previous sentence.[1][4]
Diaz was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He moved to the Bronx as a child, attended public schools, and received a B.A. in Political Science from SUNY Old Westbury. Prior to his election, he served as executive director of Neighborhood Enhancement Training and Services, a nonprofit social service organization in the Bronx.[3] He has five children.
References
- Konig, Joseph (20 July 2022). "Bronx politician guilty of helping alleged Genovese associate". Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- Hicks, Jonathan P. (25 July 2008). "A New Dominican Face in Bronx Politics". The New York Times: City Room. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Assembly District 86". Gotham Gazette. 23 October 2002. Archived from the original on 1 November 2002.
- Schneider, Aliya (20 July 2022). "Ex-Bronx County Clerk Diaz pleads guilty in court, quits over scheme to aid alleged mob associate". Bronx Times. Retrieved 21 July 2022.