Alan Maisel
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Alan Maisel | |
|---|---|
 Maisel in 2010 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 46th district | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis A. Fidler |
| Succeeded by | Mercedes Narcisse |
| Member of the New York Assembly from the 59th district | |
| In office February 28, 2006 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Seddio |
| Succeeded by | Roxanne Persaud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1945 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lynn Maisel |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Long Island University (B.A.), (M.A.) |
| Website | Official website |
Alan N. Maisel (born July 25, 1946) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council for the 46th district from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. He formerly represented the 59th district of the New York State Assembly from 2006 to 2013.
The district includes Bergen Beach, Canarsie, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Floyd Bennett Field, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Plumb Beach and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.
Maisel is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and graduated from the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University with a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Urban Studies. He also holds an Advanced Certificate of Administration and Supervision in Education from Brooklyn College.
Prior to his election to the Assembly, Maisel served as a member of Community Board #18. Prior to that he served as an Administrative Assistant to Congressman Charles Schumer and Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Frank R. Seddio, who preceded him in office. He also served as the Assistant Director of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Reapportionment from 1972 to 1982. He is also a retired school principal and public school teacher.
Maisel and his wife Lynn have two children, Terry and Lauren.
