Peter Vallone Sr.

For his son, and former New York City Council Member, see Peter Vallone Jr.

Peter Vallone Sr.
Speaker of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 2001
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byGifford Miller
Majority Leader of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 1986 – December 31, 2001
Preceded byThomas J. Cuite
Succeeded byJoel Rivera
Member of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 1974 – December 31, 2001
Preceded byThomas J. Cuite
Succeeded byPeter Vallone Jr.
Constituency20th district (1974–1991)
22nd district (1992–2001)
Personal details
BornPeter Fortunate Vallone
(1934-12-13) December 13, 1934
New York City, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationFordham University (BS, LLB)

Peter Fortunate Vallone Sr. (born December 13, 1934) is an American politician and attorney from the state of New York. A Democrat, Vallone served on the New York City Council from 1974 to 2001 and served as speaker of the Council from 1990 to 2001. Vallone was the Democratic candidate for governor of New York in 1998, losing the election to Republican incumbent Gov. George Pataki.

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