Scott Stringer

Scott M. Stringer (born April 29, 1960) is an American Democratic politician who is the 44th New York City Comptroller. He previously served as a New York State Assemblyman, and as the 26th Borough President of Manhattan. In 1983, he became a legislative assistant to New York State Assemblyman, and future US Congressman, Jerrold Nadler. In 1992, Stringer ran for and won the Assembly seat vacated by Nadler, representing the Upper West Side. Stringer served as New York State Assemblyman for 13 years and six terms, from 1992 until 2005. In 2005, he was elected the 26th Manhattan Borough President. He took office on January 1, 2006. Stringer won the 2013 election to become New York City's 44th Comptroller. He began serving in 2014.