Scott Stringer
Scott M. Stringer (born April 29, 1960) is an American politician who served as the 44th New York City Comptroller. A Democrat, Stringer also previously served as a New York State Assemblyman, and as the 26th borough president of Manhattan.
Scott Stringer | |
|---|---|
| 44th New York City Comptroller | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Liu |
| Succeeded by | Brad Lander |
| 26th Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | C. Virginia Fields |
| Succeeded by | Gale Brewer |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 67th district | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Nadler |
| Succeeded by | Linda Rosenthal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1960 (age 63) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elyse Buxbaum (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Arlene Stringer-Cuevas (mother) Bella Abzug (cousin) |
| Education | John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA) |
In 1983, Stringer became a legislative assistant to New York State Assemblyman and future United States Congressman Jerry Nadler. In 1992, he successfully ran for a seat in the New York State Assembly vacated by Nadler, covering the Upper West Side. Stringer served as New York State Assemblyman for 13 years and six terms, from 1992 until 2005, when he was elected the 26th borough president of Manhattan. He won the 2013 election to become New York City's 44th comptroller, and began serving on January 1, 2014.
Stringer was an unsuccessful candidate in the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary.