Demond Meeks
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Demond Meeks | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 137th district | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Gantt |
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| Born | February 5, 1979 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | SUNY-Brockport (B.A.) |
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| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Demond Meeks is an American union organizer and politician who currently serves in the New York State Assembly from the 137th district as a member of the Democratic Party.[1][2] Meeks is the second African American to represent Monroe County in the Assembly; David Gantt, his predecessor, was the first.
After graduating from Monroe Community College and SUNY-Brockport, Meeks began working as a labor organizer. He serves as an administrative organizer for 1199SEIU, and is an active member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.[3] He has received additional labor-related trainings and certifications from Cornell University.
