Jonathan Rivera Explained

Jonathan Rivera
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Education:Buffalo State College (BS)
George Washington University (MS)
Party:Democratic
District:149th
Termstart:January 1, 2021
Predecessor:Sean Ryan
State Assembly:New York
Residence:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Birth Date:19 July 1986
Signature:Jonathan Rivera Signature.png

Jonathan D. Rivera is an American politician who is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 149th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Early life and education

Rivera was born in Buffalo, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Buffalo State College and working on a Master of Science in political management from George Washington University.[1]

Career

Prior to his campaign for New York State Assembly, Rivera worked as an administrator for Erie County Public Works.[2] Rivera also works as a liaison to the Erie County Legislature and was a field representative for Congressman Brian Higgins from 2005 to 2007.[3] In December 2019, Rivera declared his candidacy for district 149 in the State Assembly.[4] He placed first in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Joseph Totaro in the November general election.[5] [6]

In Late 2023, Rivera and his staff picketed with the local UAW workers in his district

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.riveraforassembly.com/about-jon ABOUT JON
  2. Web site: Jonathan Rivera Announces Campaign for State Assembly. 2020-11-19. spectrumlocalnews.com. en.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Rivera. 2020-11-19. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: O'Brien. Barbara. Jon Rivera gets Democratic nod for Assembly. 2020-11-19. The Buffalo News. 14 February 2020 . en.
  5. Web site: Jonathan Rivera Announces Campaign for State Assembly. 2020-11-19. spectrumlocalnews.com. en.
  6. Web site: Jonathan Rivera. 2020-11-19. Ballotpedia. en.