12 Facts About Karen Koslowitz

Karen Koslowitz was the Council member for the 29th district of the New York City Council.

Karen Koslowitz was raised in the Bronx, where she attended James Monroe High School.

Karen Koslowitz began her career in the private sector, at Fischbach and Moore, Inc.

Karen Koslowitz entered public service as a Legislative Aide for Congressman Gary Ackerman, and subsequently for New York Council member Arthur Katzman.

Karen Koslowitz then became the full-time Special Assistant and Queens Ombudsman to City Council President Andrew Stein.

From 2002 to 2009, Karen Koslowitz served as Deputy Borough President in the administration of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall.

Karen Koslowitz was elected to the New York City Council, representing the 29th district in Queens.

Karen Koslowitz held this position starting in 1991 when she succeeded Arthur Katzman in a special election.

In 2001, Karen Koslowitz stepped down because of term limits, remaining in government as an appointed Deputy Borough President for Queens.

Karen Koslowitz returned to the City Council in 2009, winning in a five-person Democratic Primary with the backing of the local Democratic Party leadership.

Karen Koslowitz was reelected in 2013 with 91 percent of the vote, defeating an independent candidate.

Karen Koslowitz has since supported a controversial street redesign that has eliminated 198 parking spaces, stating "We only had one side parking for many, many years".