Stephanie Miner
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Stephanie Ann Miner is an attorney
, Democratic
politician
, and current Mayor
of Syracuse, NY
.
to Edward, a physician and retired army officer, and Dianne Cooney, a nurse and current Dean of the Wegman School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York
. Miner attended high school in Homer, New York
where she was senior class president and voted most likely to succeed. She received her B.A.
, magna cum laude, in journalism and political science from Syracuse University
in 1992, and her J.D.
from the University at Buffalo Law School
in 1999.
In the mid-90's, she served as a regional representative for then-Governor of New York, Mario Cuomo
. Upon graduating from law school, she was hired at the Syracuse law firm Blitman and King LLP
, where she worked until resigning in March to focus on her mayoral campaign. Miner began her political career in 2001, when she was elected to the Syracuse Common Council. She was re-elected in 2005.
Steve Kimatian, 50%–39%, in the November 3rd general election
, and is the city's first female leader. Miner served as a Councilor-At-Large on the Syracuse Common Council from 2002 to 2009.
Attorney at law
An attorney at law in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients. Alternative terms include counselor and lawyer...
, Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, and current Mayor
Syracuse mayoral election, 2009
The 2009 Syracuse mayoral election was held on November 3, 2009. The incumbent mayor, Democrat Matt Driscoll, was term limited. Democrat Stephanie Miner defeated Republican Steve Kimatian, 50%-39%, and Conservative Party of New York candidate Otis Jennings finished a distant 3rd, with 10% of the vote...
of Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
.
Background
Miner was born in Syracuse, New YorkSyracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
to Edward, a physician and retired army officer, and Dianne Cooney, a nurse and current Dean of the Wegman School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
. Miner attended high school in Homer, New York
Homer (village), New York
Homer is a village in Cortland County, New York, USA . The population was 3,368 at the 2000 census. The village name is derived from the surrounding town, which was named after the poet Homer....
where she was senior class president and voted most likely to succeed. She received her B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
, magna cum laude, in journalism and political science from Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in 1992, and her J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University at Buffalo Law School
University at Buffalo Law School
The University at Buffalo Law School, the State University of New York is a graduate professional school at the University at Buffalo. It is part of the State University of New York system and is the SUNY system's only law school. U.S...
in 1999.
In the mid-90's, she served as a regional representative for then-Governor of New York, Mario Cuomo
Mario Cuomo
Mario Matthew Cuomo served as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994, and is the father of Andrew Cuomo, the current governor of New York.-Early life:...
. Upon graduating from law school, she was hired at the Syracuse law firm Blitman and King LLP
Blitman and King LLP
Blitman & King LLP is a law firm respected for its work in employee benefits, employment law and labor law. Founded in the 1930s by Nathan H. Blitman, the firm has been recognized as a leader in these areas of law...
, where she worked until resigning in March to focus on her mayoral campaign. Miner began her political career in 2001, when she was elected to the Syracuse Common Council. She was re-elected in 2005.
Mayor of Syracuse
Miner defeated RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Steve Kimatian, 50%–39%, in the November 3rd general election
Syracuse mayoral election, 2009
The 2009 Syracuse mayoral election was held on November 3, 2009. The incumbent mayor, Democrat Matt Driscoll, was term limited. Democrat Stephanie Miner defeated Republican Steve Kimatian, 50%-39%, and Conservative Party of New York candidate Otis Jennings finished a distant 3rd, with 10% of the vote...
, and is the city's first female leader. Miner served as a Councilor-At-Large on the Syracuse Common Council from 2002 to 2009.