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Annette
M. Robinson was elected to the 56th Assembly District
on February 12, 2002 with 96% of the vote. Assemblywoman Robinson brings
to Albany a deep concern for the well being of New York’s families
and a strong commitment to economic development and community service.
These principles are reflected not only in her political advocacy and
legislative agenda – which centers on protecting children and
families, creating jobs and helping lift New Yorkers out of poverty
– but also in her personal life.
Assemblywoman
Robinson was born in Harlem and raised in Brooklyn. Growing up in Bedford
Stuyvesant gave her a keen awareness of the potential of each human
being – no matter their circumstances – to be successful,
and the critical role that family structure, economic opportunity and
good governance play in building strong communities. The hallmark of
Assemblywoman Robinson’s public service has been her unrivaled
attention to constituent service, her thoughtful and creative approach
to public policy, and her workmanlike approach to the details of the
legislative process.
Assemblywoman Robinson has devoted most of her adult life to public
service and community affairs. She was elected as a member of the Community
School Board of District 16 in 1977 and served three terms. Additionally,
Assemblywoman Robinson is a District Leader/State Committeewoman in
the 56th A.D. Assemblywoman Robinson served as Coordinator and Liaison
for former N.Y.C. Comptroller Harrison J. Goldin, and after 6 years
of service she became District Director for U.S. Congressman Major R.
Owens. In both of these positions, Assemblywoman Robinson built a strong
reputation of not being afraid to roll up her sleeves and do some good
old-fashioned work. She was instrumental in obtaining much needed municipal,
state and federal services for New York City constituents.
Assemblywoman Robinson was elected to the New York City Council in 1991.
As the representative of the 36th Council District, she served as chairperson
of the Sub-committee on Juvenile Justice. Her other committee assignments
included, Youth Services, Higher Education, Consumer Affairs, International
Intergroup Relations, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, Civil
Service, and Labor and Government Operations. Additionally, Assemblywoman
Robinson was chosen by the City Council Speaker to chair the select
Committee on Police Performance and Community Relations during the turbulent
months in New York City after the death of Amadou Diallo in the Bronx.
As a member of the New York City Council, Assemblywoman Robinson was
well known for her leadership on issues as diverse as civil rights,
senior services, health, education, employment, economic development
and the digital divide. She led a number of lobbying efforts to Albany,
City Hall, and Washington, D.C. She also fought to open Woodhull Hospital
and the Interfaith Medical Center, and helped organize the North Brooklyn
Coalition of Senior Councils and the Bedford Stuyvesant Inter Agency
Council on the Aging. During her tenure on the City Council, Assemblywoman
Robinson also established international relationships between her Bedford
Stuyvesant community, with Panama, Brazil, and South Africa.
She is the Vice-Chairperson of the New York State Council of Black Elected
Democrats; Assemblywoman Robinson is also a national speaker on religious,
cultural and political issues. Her television appearances include the
Ricky Lake Show, numerous appearances on NYI, BCAT Cable Television,
Radio Stations WBAI, WWRL WLIB and WINS.
Married for over 40 years to William Robinson, the Assemblywoman is
a mother of six and grandmother of ten. She served as the president
of the Lay Ministers of Our Lady of Charity Roman Catholic Church for
over 20 years. Assemblywoman Robinson received both her Bachelor of
Science and Master’s Degrees from New Hampshire College. She is
a member of the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.
Her Committee assignments with the NYS Assembly are Children and Families,
Housing and Small Business.
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