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Una S. T. Clarke

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Una Clarke
Clarke in 2014
Member of the New York City Council
from the 40th district
In office
January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byYvette Clarke
Personal details
Born (1934-12-02) December 2, 1934 (age 89)
Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLesley Clarke
ChildrenYvette
EducationLong Island University (BS)
New York University (MEd)

Una S. T. Clarke (born December 2, 1934) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 40th district from 1992 to 2001.[1][2] She is the mother of New York congresswoman Yvette Clarke, who was first elected in 2006 and represents New York's 9th congressional district.

References

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  1. ^ Sexton, Joe (1994-10-23). "Councilwoman Comforts Immigrants". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ^ Jonathan P. Hicks (2000-08-31). "Bitter Primary Contest Hits Ethnic Nerve Among Blacks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-12-30.