Darius Pridgen
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Darius G. Pridgen | |
|---|---|
| President of the Buffalo Common Council | |
| In office 2014–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Richard A. Fontana |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Scanlon |
| Member of the Buffalo Common Council from the Ellicott District | |
| In office 2012–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brian I. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Zeneta B. Everhart |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Pastor, politician |
Darius G. Pridgen is an American pastor and politician from Buffalo, New York. He served as a member of the Buffalo Common Council from the Ellicott District from 2012 to 2023 and as president of the council from 2014 to 2024. He is the senior pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo.
Pridgen is a graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo. He served in the United States Air Force, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Buffalo State University, and received a master's degree in organizational leadership from Medaille College.[1]
Religious career
Pridgen is the senior pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo.[2] In 2014, he served as a guest chaplain in the United States House of Representatives at the invitation of Congressman Brian Higgins.[3]