Christine Quinn
Christine Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Gifford Miller |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Mark-Viverito |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 2, 1999 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas K. Duane |
| Succeeded by | Corey Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christine Callaghan Quinn July 25, 1966 Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Women's Equality |
| Spouse |
Kim Catullo (m. 2012) |
| Relations | Ellen Shine (grandmother) |
| Education | Trinity College, Connecticut (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
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Christine Callaghan Quinn (born July 25, 1966) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she is a former member and speaker of the New York City Council. Quinn is the third person and first woman to serve as speaker of the New York City Council. She ran to succeed Michael Bloomberg as the city's mayor in the 2013 mayoral election, but finished third in the Democratic primary. Quinn is a political contributor on CNN and MSNBC.