LOCAL · NY · 1990-1997
Ruth Messinger
Borough President · Manhattan · Democrat · New York
NOTABLE
On the record
Lost 1997 NYC Mayor general to Giuliani by 17 points
Background
Ruth Messinger occupied the Borough President · Manhattan of Manhattan office in New York for 7 years (1990–1997). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after David Dinkins; succeeded by C. Virginia Fields. Note: Lost 1997 NYC Mayor general to Giuliani by 17 points. Same-year political environment (1990): Governor Mario Cuomo.
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- David Dinkins (1986-1989)
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- Andrew Stein (1978-1986)
- Percy Sutton (1966-1977)
- Constance Baker Motley (1965-1966)
- Edward R. Dudley (1961-1965)
- Hulan E. Jack (1954-1961)
- Robert F. Wagner Jr. (1949-1953)
- Hugo E. Rogers (1948-1949)