Karen Koslowitz
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Karen Koslowitz | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 29th District | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Melinda Katz |
| Succeeded by | Lynn Schulman |
| In office February 26, 1991 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Katzman |
| Succeeded by | Melinda Katz |
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| Born | March 14, 1941 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | James Monroe High School |
| Website | Official website |
Karen Koslowitz (March 14, 1941) is an American politician. She was the Council member for the 29th district of the New York City Council. She is a Democrat.
Koslowitz's parents immigrated to the United States from Kraków, Poland, settling in the Soundview section of the Bronx. She was raised in the Bronx, where she attended James Monroe High School. She has two daughters, Heidi and Marcia.
Koslowitz began her career in the private sector, at Fischbach and Moore, Inc., electrical contractors. She entered public service as a Legislative Aide for Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY), and subsequently for New York Council member Arthur Katzman. She then became the full-time Special Assistant and Queens Ombudsman to City Council President Andrew Stein.
From 2002 to 2009, Koslowitz served as Deputy Borough President in the administration of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. Among her main responsibilities was to oversee Constituent Services and the borough’s 14 Community Boards.
