Born in Queens on May 2, 1956, Council Member David Weprin has lived in the Hollis-Jamaica area his entire life. He is a graduate of Jamaica High School, SUNY at Albany, with a cum laude degree in Political Science, and a law degree from Hofstra University.

From 1983-1987, Weprin served as Deputy Superintendent of Banks for NYS and Secretary to the Banking Board. Since 1994, he has served as a Democratic District Leader and Executive Member of the Saul Weprin Democratic Club, named after his late father the NYS Assembly Speaker.

Weprin occupied a variety of leadership positions at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; Kidder Peabody; Paine Weber, Inc. and Advest, Inc. from 1987 until his election to the Council. He was elected by his peers to serve as Chairman of the Securities Industry Association, New York District.

Weprin's organizational affiliations include; Vice President, Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council, and serves or has served as Board Member to the following: Transitional Services for NY, National Conference of Community & Justice, Respect for Law Alliance, National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education, Greater Jamaica Development Corp., Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, American Jewish Congress, Holliswood Civic Association, Economic Education Foundation of the Securities Industry Association and the Brandeis Association.

Weprin lives with his wife Ronni in Holliswood. They are the proud parents of five children.

Entered City Council: 01/01/2002
Current Term Expires: 12/31/2009

Represents: Hollis Hills, Queens Village, Little Neck, Douglaston, Bayside, Bellerose, Floral Park, Glen Oaks, New Hyde park, Hollis, Hollis Park Gardens, Holliswood, Fresh Meadows

Committees: Finance (Chair); Contracts; Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations; Economic Development; Immigration; Rules, Privileges & Elections; Small Business