Leroy G Comrie

Leroy Comrie is an American politician from New York City. He represented District 27 in the New York City Council, which comprises St. Albans, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Hollis, Rosedale, and other neighborhoods within the borough of Queens. Comrie served as Chief of Staff to New York City Councilman Archie Spigner for seven years. Comrie was elected to represent the 27th District in the 2001 elections, succeeding Spigner. He now[when?] chairs the Consumer Affairs Committee. He has also served as Majority Whip for his Democratic colleagues on the Council, as well as head of the Queens delegation.[1] Comrie has also served as a member and president of Community School Board 29.[citation needed] In 2014, Comrie challenged Malcolm Smith for the New York Senate. He defeated Smith in the Democratic Party primary election.[2] Personal life[edit] Comrie grew up in the communities that he now represents in Southeast Queens. He attended P.S. 116, I.S. 8, Jamaica High School and the University of Bridgeport, where he developed his passion for politics and government. He is a lifelong member of Saint Albans the Martyr Episcopal Church, where he served as a layperson, vestryman and chalice administrator.[3]