Edward A. Stevenson Jr.
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Edward A. Stevenson Jr. (January 21, 1935 – December 22, 1996) was a New York City politician active in the Bronx. A long-time city employee, he worked for the Housing Development Association and later for the Department of Environmental Protection. He had been appointed to be a commissioner of the New York City Board of Elections two days before his death.[1]
Stevenson was a Democratic district leader in the Bronx and a co-founder of Voters Organized to Educate and Register and a founder of the Bronx Shepherd's Restoration Group[1] and a founder of the Jackson Democratic Club. He served as chair of the Neighborhood Advisory Board and as a member of Community Board 9.[2] In honor of his 28 years of service to the city, Boston Road between Third Avenue and East 174th Street has been designated Edward A. Stevenson Boulevard.[1]
Stevenson and his wife Mildred had eight sons: Greg, Eric, Eddie Jr., John, Cecil, Scott, Mark, and Motier. His father, Edward A. Stevenson Sr and son Eric Stevenson were both also active in Bronx politics.[2]