Peter Rivera
Peter Rivera (b. November 12, 1946) was the New York Commissioner of Labor. He was appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in March 2012 and officially took office on June 30, 2012. Rivera left office in early 2015.[1]
Rivera previously served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 76 from 1993 until his resignation on June 30, 2012, to take over as Commissioner of Labor. He was serving as State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore at the time.
Biography
Rivera is an attorney in private practice. His other professional experience includes federal agent with the Drug Enforcement Agency; assistant district attorney, homicide bureau for the Bronx District Attorney's Office; and a police officer in South Bronx.
Education
Rivera earned his B.A. in business administration from Pace College and his J.D. from Saint John's Law School, Jamaica. He has two children; Lauren and Peter.[2]
Political career
Commissioner of Labor (2012-2015)
Rivera was appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in March 2012 and officially took office on June 30, 2012. He left office in January 2015.[1]
New York State Assembly (1993-2012)
Rivera previously served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 76 from 1993 until his resignation on June 30, 2012 to take over as Commissioner of Labor. He was serving as State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore at the time.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rivera served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, New York State Assembly
- Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee, New York State Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, New York State Assembly
- Rules Committee, New York State Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rivera served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, New York Assembly
- Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee, New York Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, New York Assembly
- Mental Health Committee, New York Assembly
- Rules Committee, New York Assembly
Elections/Appointments
2012
Rivera was nominated as New York Commissioner of Labor by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on March 24, 2012. Cuomo stated, "Assemblyman Rivera has the knowledge and experience to take the department to the next level."[3]
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Rivera defeated Luis Sepulveda in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Steven Stern (R) and Walter Nestler (G) in the general election on November 2.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 76 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Peter Rivera (D)
|
13,898 | |||
| Steven Stern (R) | 1,194 | |||
| Walter Nestler (G) | 246 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Rivera won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 76, defeating opponent Charles Serrano (R).
Rivera raised $95,600 for his campaign while Serrano raised $0.[5]
| New York State Assembly, District 76 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Rivera (D)
|
26,832 | |||
| Charles Serrano (R) | 2,167 | |||
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See also
External links
- New York Department of Labor
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 New York Governor's Office, "Governor Cuomo Announces Confirmations," June 20, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Peter Rivera," accessed December 24, 2014
- ↑ Legislative Gazette, "Cuomo nominates Peter Rivera for Labor Commissioner," March 26, 2012
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Colleen Gardner |
New York Commissioner of Labor June 30, 2012 - January 2015 |
Succeeded by Mario J. Musolino |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 76 1993–June 30, 2012 |
Succeeded by Micah Kellner (D) |
