Betsy Gotbaum
Politician
1938 –
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Who is Betsy Gotbaum?
Elisabeth A. "Betsy" Gotbaum was the New York City Public Advocate. She was elected as Public Advocate for New York City in 2001, and reelected in 2005. She is the third woman elected to a citywide post in NYC history. The other two were Carol Bellamy, who served as City Council President from 1978-1985, and Elizabeth Holtzman, who served as Comptroller from 1990-1993. She is a Democrat.
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- Born
- Jun 11, 1938
New York City - Also known as
- Betsy Hogen
- Betsy Flower Hogen
- Betsy Flower
- Spouses
- Victor Gotbaum
(1977 - )
- Victor Gotbaum
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- George Washington University
- Teachers College, Columbia University
- Connecticut College
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on July 23, 2013
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