Annabel Palma

Annabel Palma is an American politician and Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. She previously served on the New York City Council from the 18th district from 2004 to 2017. She is a Democrat. The district includes Castle Hill, Clason Point, Hunts Point, Parkchester, Soundview, West Farms and Westchester Square in The Bronx.

Annabel Palma
Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights
Assumed office
October 8, 2021
MayorBill De Blasio
Eric Adams
Preceded byCarmelyn Malalis
Member of the New York City Council
from the 18th district
In office
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2017
Preceded byPedro Espada Jr.
Succeeded byRubén Díaz Sr.
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJonathan Palma
Children1
Alma materMonroe College (A.A.)
WebsiteOfficial website

Life and career

Palma is a lifelong resident of The Bronx and attended public schools in the borough before receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Bronx Community College. She served as a union representative in 1994 while earning an associate degree in Business Administration from Monroe College.[1]

Palma is a resident of Parkchester where she resides with her husband and her son, Jonathan, who is currently a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

New York City Council

In 2003, Palma was elected after defeating incumbent Pedro Espada, Jr. handily in a primary. She would win re-election in 2005, 2009 and 2013 easily.

Palma serves on the Committees on Youth Services, General Welfare, Technology, Land Use, Community Development and the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses, and is a member of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and Women’s Caucus. She has come under fire for frequent absences from official council duties.[2]

Election history
Location Year Election Results
NYC Council
District 18		 2003 Democratic Primary √ Annabel Palma 66.65%
Pedro Espada, Jr. 33.36%
NYC Council
District 18		 2003 General √ Annabel Palma (D) 83.93%
Pedro Espada, Jr. (I) 9.91%
Fabian A. Feliciano (R) 4.88%
William Newmark (Conservative) 1.28%
NYC Council
District 18		 2005 General √ Annabel Palma (D) 89.07%
Fabian A. Feliciano (R) 10.07%
Albert Lefebvre (Conservative) 0.86%
NYC Council
District 18		 2009 General √ Annabel Palma (D) 87.59%
Leopold L. Paul (R) 7.93%
Walt Nestler (Green) 3.29%
Arqui Sanders (Conservative) 1.17%
NYC Council
District 18		 2013 Democratic Primary √ Annabel Palma 70.70%
William R. Moore 29.30%
NYC Council
District 18		 2013 General √ Annabel Palma (D) 89.34%
Lamont Paul (R) 3.43%
William R. Moore (Jobs & Education) 3.35%
Walt Nestler (Green) 1.96%
Eduardo Ramirez (Conservative) 1.85%

References
  1. "About Annabel". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  2. "Two NYC councilmen with legal troubles have worst attendance records on City Council". New York Daily News. 2015-07-28. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
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