1. Eric Ulrich was born on February 13,1985 and is an American politician from the state of New York.
29 Facts About Eric Ulrich
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On September 13,2023, Eric Ulrich was arrested on 16 felony corruption charges; he pleaded not guilty.
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Eric Ulrich resigned in the midst of the investigations into the Eric Adams administration.
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Eric Ulrich was born at Jamaica Hospital on February 13,1985.
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Eric Ulrich grew up in Ozone Park in Queens, graduating from Cathedral Prep.
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Eric Ulrich holds a BA from St Francis College and received his MPA in 2016 from Baruch College, City University of New York.
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In February 2009, during a special election, Eric Ulrich was elected to a seat on the New York City Council, defeating three more senior candidates in the 32nd district in southwest Queens.
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Eric Ulrich was re-elected in November 2009, in 2013, and in 2017.
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Eric Ulrich was barred by term limits from seeking re-election in 2021.
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Eric Ulrich broke with the New York State Republican Party platform on several issues, and stated that he was proud of his independence.
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Eric Ulrich voted in favor of a minimum wage raise and voted twice to boost rent stabilization.
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Eric Ulrich supported Melissa Mark-Viverito during her run for Council Speaker in 2013, an unpopular position for Republicans.
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Queens Republican Chair Bob Turner said that supporting Viverito "wouldn't help" Eric Ulrich's standing in Republican circles.
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Previously, Eric Ulrich had chided Mark-Viverito for refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance with other councilmembers during government functions; Mark-Viverito changed her position on the pledge in 2013 prior to her run for Speaker.
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Eric Ulrich started a committee with Mark Treyger to monitor the recovery effort following Hurricane Sandy.
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Eric Ulrich criticized the speed and efficiency of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
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Eric Ulrich's constituents resided in parts of the Rockaway Peninsula and Howard Beach which were disproportionately affected by the storm.
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For fiscal year 2015, Eric Ulrich secured a $400,000 allocation to support local veterans' direct services.
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Eric Ulrich served as Chair of the New York City Council's Veterans Committee.
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Eric Ulrich refuted speculation that his support for Viverito was a quid pro quo for obtaining his Committee Chairmanship, and instead said that supporting her was his best option for bringing her attention to the needs of his constituents.
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Eric Ulrich endorsed John Kasich over Trump during his presidential run in 2016.
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In 2012, Eric Ulrich ran for New York State Senate against incumbent Democratic Sen.
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Media speculated that Eric Ulrich was a potential challenger to Bill De Blasio in the 2017 mayoral race after his 2013 press conference on an unplowed street in Queens, criticizing the newly elected mayor for his handling of the heavy snowfall.
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Eric Ulrich launched an exploratory committee on May 12,2016, but ultimately chose not to run.
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Eric Ulrich ran in the 2019 New York City Public Advocate special election.
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On May 3,2022, Eric Ulrich was appointed as commissioner of the NYC Department of Buildings.
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On November 3,2022, Eric Ulrich resigned from his position as commissioner of the Buildings Department.
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On September 13,2023, Eric Ulrich was arrested on 16 felony corruption charges; he pleaded not guilty.
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Eric Ulrich resigned in the midst of the investigations into the Eric Adams administration.