10 Facts About James Vacca

James Vacca is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 13th district from 2006 to 2017.

James Vacca holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Empire State College and a Master of Arts in Urban Studies from Queens College, City University of New York.

Since 2003 James Vacca has served as an adjunct professor at CUNY Queens College, where he teaches a variety of courses in the social sciences.

James Vacca was appointed as distinguished lecturer in the urban studies department in 2018.

James Vacca recently founded the college's food pantry to address the needs impacting the school's students.

James Vacca had previously served as chairman of the board.

In early 2005, with Councilwoman Madeline Provenzano term-limited out of office, James Vacca announced his candidacy for the 13th Council District seat.

On Council, James Vacca was an advocate for responsible zoning laws and for prevention of overdevelopment.

In 2007, James Vacca was named co-chair of the council's Working Group on School Governance and Mayoral Control, established to guide the council recommendations upon the expiration of mayoral control in 2009.

James Vacca has been influential in protecting funding for the Fire Department of New York.