Gloria Davis (politician)
Gloria Davis (born February 2, 1938) is a former American politician from New York.
Born in the Bronx, Davis went to Bronx Community College and Fordham University. She worked for the New York Supreme Court and the New York City Comptroller. Davis served in the New York State Assembly, as a Democrat from 1981 to 2003, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd and 194th New York State Legislatures.
She was re-elected in November 2002, but resigned her seat in the 195th New York State Legislature a few days into the session in January 2003 after pleading guilty to bribery.[1][2] She was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years probation.[3][4][5]
Notes
- Votesmart.org-Gloria Davis
- | March 13, 2002 | KEY DEM PROBED IN BRIBE SCANDAL | Murray Weiss |
- Ex-Legislator Gets 90 Days In Bribery Case by Susan Saulny, in the New York Times on March 19, 2003
- | March 16, 2002 | Bribery Case Ties Bronx Lawmaker to $1 Million Contract | Shaila K. Dewan
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Estella B. Diggs |
New York State Assembly 78th District 1981–1992 |
Succeeded by Roberto Ramirez |
| Preceded by George Friedman |
New York State Assembly 79th District 1993–2003 |
Succeeded by Michael Benjamin |
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