Francisco Moya
Francisco Moya | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 21st district | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Julissa Ferreras |
| Succeeded by | Shanel Thomas-Henry |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Peralta |
| Succeeded by | Ari Espinal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1974 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | St. John’s University (BA) Baruch College (MPA) |
| Website | Official website |
Francisco P. Moya (born January 9, 1974) is an American politician from Corona, Queens. He served in the New York City Council from the 21st district from 2018 to 2025. He served in the New York State Assembly from the 39th district from 2011 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Early life and education
Moya has a B.A. degree in Asian Studies from St. John's University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College.[1]
Moya says he is the first state legislator of Ecuadorian descent, as he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010.[1]
Career
Moya's political background includes stints as an aide to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and to then-State Senator David Paterson. He has worked in public affairs for Cablevision and was formerly a director of business development at Elmhurst Hospital Center.[2]
In September 2010, Moya was named one of The Capitol's "40 under 40".[3]
New York State Assembly
Moya won a September 2010 primary election for State Assembly, defeating former State Senator Hiram Monseratte.[1] Moya ran unopposed in the November 2010 general election for the 39th Assembly District in Queens, New York.[4][5]
New York City Council
In 2017, Moya ran for New York City Council. His Democratic primary opponent was Hiram Monserrate, who had been defeated by Moya in a 2010 Democratic Assembly primary. Moya defeated Monserrate in the 2017 Democratic primary with 55% of the vote.[6] In the general election, Moya was the only candidate and thus won election to the City Council.
| Election history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Year | Election | Results |
| NYC Council District 21 |
2017 | Democratic Primary | √ Francisco Moya 55.07% Hiram Monserrate 44.27% |
| NYC Council District 21 |
2017 | General | √ Francisco Moya (D) 98.97% |
In 2021, Moya won the Democratic primary[7] and then ran unopposed in the general election,[8] winning a second term. Newly elected mayor Eric Adams lobbied for Moya, an ally, to become the council's speaker.[9] However, council members instead elected Adrienne Adams as speaker.[10][11]
Moya served on the following New York City Council committees:[12]
- Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations
- Finance
- Land Use
- Zoning and Franchises (He serves as chair of this subcommittee.)
- Parks and Recreation
- For-Hire Vehicles
- Hospitals
As of December 2025 (at the end of Moya's second term), he had "no immediate plans to run for another elected office".[13]
References
- ^ a b c d "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Archived from the original on June 6, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ Courtney Gross (February 17, 2009). "Complicated Calculus in Race to Replace Monserrate". Gotham Gazette. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Francisco Moya Archived 2013-01-01 at the Wayback Machine, City & State, September 28, 2010.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "Moya Touts 'Honesty and Integrity' in Council Win Over Monserrate in Queens". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "DEM Council Member 21st Council District". www.vote.nyc. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2021 - 11/02/2021 - Queens County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the City Council - 21st Council District" (PDF). Board of Elections of the City of New York. November 29, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Adams' push in Council speaker's race hitting opposition". POLITICO. December 11, 2021.
- ^ Max, Ben. "As Eric Adams Allies Push Francisco Moya, Coalition Forms Behind Adrienne Adams for Next City Council Speaker". Gotham Gazette.
- ^ "Adrienne Adams picks up support in Council speaker race". POLITICO. December 16, 2021.
- ^ "District 21". Francisco Moya. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ Donaldson, Sahalie (December 8, 2025). "Exit Interview: Francisco Moya achieved his dream of a soccer stadium in Queens". City & State NY. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
