Council Member Leroy Comrie was elected to represent the 27th District in January of 2002. He grew up in the communities that he now represents in Southeast Queens. Comrie attended P.S. 116, I.S. 8, Jamaica High School and the University of Bridgeport, where he developed his passion for politics and government. He is a lifelong member of Saint Alban the Martyr Episcopal Church, where he served as a layperson, vestryman and chalice administrator.

Comrie knows government must be responsive and provide opportunities for positive interaction with citizens. He is focused on providing a quality education, guidance and support for youth, care and relief for seniors, economic development to create employment opportunities and affordable housing for all New Yorkers.

His Collegues elected Comrie Majority Whip and head of the Queens delegation. He sits on the crucial Budget Negotiating and Leadership Committees. Comrie chairs the Rules, Privileges and Elections Committee, which has oversight over appointments made by the Mayor and Council and a member of key Council Committees including Education, Finance, Governmental Operations, Land Use, Housing and Buildings, and the Sub Committee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses.

Comrie's positive impact on city government is evident and his legislative initiatives are significant: increasing tax and property exemptions for seniors, curtailing "pay-day" loans, safety on construction sites, controlling truck traffic, developing a special database on city contracts, improving electrical and building codes, advocating to contain waste transfer stations and increasing job opportunities by establishing direct-to-work training programs. Comrie utilizes the council's oversight role to monitor the city's fiscal policies to highlight and improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of city agencies.

In his community, Comrie has sponsored town hall meetings, job fairs, coat and toy drives, senior events, family days and other events. He continually pressures agencies to resolve quality of life and public safety issues.

Comrie is married to Marcia Moxam Comrie. They reside in Saint Albans with their daughter and son who both attend public schools.

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

Represents: St. Albans, Hollis, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Baisley Park, Addisleigh Park; parts of Queens Village, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens

Committees: Consumer Affairs (Chair); Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations; Finance; Housing & Buildings; Land Use; Landmarks, Public Siting & Maritime Uses; Rules, Privileges & Elections