Representative Gregory W. Meeks's Biography

Biographical

Full Name: Gregory W. Meeks
Current Office: U.S. House - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 02/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Simone-Marie; 3 Children: Ebony, Aja, Nia-Aiyana
Birth Date: 09/25/1953
Birth Place: New York City
Home City: Far Rockaway, NY
Religion: African Methodist Episcopal

JD, Howard University Law School, 1978
BA, History, Adelphi University, 1975
BA, Political Science, Adelphi University, 1975

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, February 3, 1998
Assembly Member, New York State Assembly, 1992-1998

Co-Chair, Caucus on US-Russian Trade and Economic Relations
Member, Dialogue Caucus
Member, Malaysia Caucus
Member, Middle East Economic Partnership Caucus
Member, National Black Caucus of State Legislators Incorporated
Chair, New Democrat Task Force
Chair, New Markets Initiative, Congressional Black Caucus
Co-Chair, Organization of American States Caucus
Co-Chair, Services Caucus

Supervising Judge, New York State Worker's Compensation Board, 1984-1992
Counsel, New York State Investigation Commission, 1982-1984
Assistant District Attorney, Queens County, 1978-1982
Special Narcotics Prosecutor, State of New York

Member, Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church
Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Member, Coalition of 100 Black Men
Member, Council of Black Elected Democrats
Member, Democratic Leadership Council
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Member, National Bar Association
Member, New Democrat Coalition
Deacon, Saint John's Baptist Church
Founder, Thurgood Marshall Regular Democratic Club
Member, United Black Men of Queens
Former Chair, Council of Black Elected Democrats

  • Astrological Sign:

    Libra

 

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://meeks.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
https://meeks.house.gov

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/gwmeeks

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gregory.meeks?ref=ts

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks

Washington, D.C.
2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-225-4169

District
153-01 Jamaica Avenue
2nd Floor

Jamaica, NY 11432

Phone: 718-725-6000
Fax: 718-725-9868

District
67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Arverne, NY 11692

Phone: 347-230-4032
Fax: 347-230-4045

Key Staff
Jameel Johnson
Chief of Staff
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3206

Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-226-4169

Key Staff
Candace Sandy
Press Secretary
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3206

Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-226-4169

Key Staff
Pat Fisher
Scheduler
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3206

Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-226-4169