Donovan Richards
| Donovan Richards | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 31st District | |
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Assumed office February 20, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | James Sanders, Jr. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | Official website |
Donovan Richards is the Council member for the 31st District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat.
The district includes portions of Arverne, Bayswater, Broad Channel, Cambria Heights, Edgemere, Far Rockaway, Howard Beach, Jamaica, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Laurelton, Rockaway Beach, Rosedale, South Ozone Park and Springfield Gardens in Queens.
Richards was born and raised in southeast Queens. When he was young, he served with a mission in Port-a-Prince, Haiti on behalf of St. Albans Congregational Church.
During June 2011, Donovan Richards became the chief of staff for New York City Councilman James Sanders. After Sanders was elected to the New York State Senate, Richards was elected to the New York City Council during a 2013 special election.
Richards was appointed by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito to chair the committee on Environmental Protection.
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