Philip Ramos
Philip Ramos (born April 6, 1956) is an American politician who represents the 6th District of the New York Assembly. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of the town of Islip, including Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and Islandia in Suffolk County on Long Island.
Phil Ramos | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Speaker | Carl Heastie |
| Preceded by | Catherine Nolan |
| Deputy Speaker New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Speaker | Carl Heastie |
| Preceded by | N. Nick Perry |
| Succeeded by | Michaelle C. Solages |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wertz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1956 The Bronx, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Brentwood, New York, U.S. |
| Website | assembly |
Ramos is the son of a correction officer and a registered nurse. He graduated from Brentwood High School in 1974, and went to work as a therapy aide at the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. He later became an emergency medical technician.[1]
Ramos later became a Suffolk County police officer. He worked eight years in the narcotics unit as an undercover officer. He was promoted to detective in 1987 and retired in 1999.[2]
In 2002, Ramos opted to run for the New York Assembly to succeed Republican Robert Wertz, who was retiring after thirty years to seek a seat in the New York Senate. In a close race, he defeated Republican Philip Goglas 53% to 47%.
References
- Dan Janison (August 10, 2010). "Philip Ramos for State Assembly". Philramos.voterspace.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- "Assembly Member Philip R. 'Phil' Ramos - Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
External links
- The New York Assembly: Assemblyman Philip Ramos
- Project Vote Smart Interest group ratings.
