Aravella Simotas

Aravella Simotas
Αραβέλλα Σιμωτά
Simotas in 2012
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 36th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2020
Preceded byMichael Gianaris
Succeeded byZohran Mamdani
Personal details
Born (1978-10-09) October 9, 1978
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJohn Katsanos
Children1
EducationFordham University (BA, JD)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
Signature
WebsiteOfficial website

Aravella Simotas (Greek: Αραβέλλα Σιμωτά, born October 9, 1978) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of New York State Assembly from the 36th district from 2011 to 2020. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Her district covered parts of Western Queens, including Astoria and portions of Long Island City. She was defeated in 2020, losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani.