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James Sanders, Jr.

DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 10

66

Years of Age

11

Years of Experience

NYResidence (state)

James Sanders Jr. (born 1957) is a member of the New York State Senate, serving since January 2013. He represents the 10th district, which includes the Queens neighborhoods of Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, Jamaica, Rochdale Village, Rosedale and parts of Far Rockaway.

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Education3 - 3 of 1

Brooklyn College

Bachelors History

1984

Past Positions1 - 3 of 3

Member

New York City Council

2001 - 2012

Senator

New York State Senate, 2012-present

Served

United States Marine Corps

Other Experience1 - 14 of 14

Chair

Economic Development Committee, New York City Council

2002

Former Chair

Civil Service and Labor Committee, New York City Council

Former Member

Queens School Board 27

Former Member

Juvenile Justice Committee, New York City Council

Former Member

Community Development Committee, New York City Council

Former Member

Veterans Committee, New York City Council

Former Member

Land Use Committee, New York City Council

Former President

Queens School Board 27

Former Member

Insurance Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Civil Service and Pensions Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Committee, New York State Senate

Former Ranking Member

Labor Committee, New York State Senate

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