District Leader 67th Assembly District, Part B
A longtime political activist, John has worked for the Democratic Party on the Upper West Side, Astoria and throughout New Jersey. After living in Astoria, Queens for several years John moved to Manhattan with his husband Christopher in 2020. He is an active member of the 71st Street block association and serves on the board of the Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City.
As a member of West Side Democrats John has worked to support the campaigns of Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, Congressman Jerry Nadler, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Council member Gale Brewer. Professionally, John has worked for multiple local and statewide agencies administering federal grants related to climate resiliency and housing security.
A native of Trenton, New Jersey, John earned his bachelor’s degree in History and Economics, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Rutgers University-Newark; and, a Masters of Public Administration from the Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration.
John and his husband, Christopher, reside in Lincoln Square with their cat, Elaine Benes.