Learning to Govern: My Life in New York Politics, From Hell Gate to City Hall
By Peter F. Vallone.
Description
This book tells the inspiring story of Peter F. Vallone, the second most powerful political official in New York City after the mayor for 12 years – as Speaker of the City Council during the Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani Administrations. In a personal, breezy style this political "page turner" tells the story of how Vallone rose from a Queens clubhouse to the seat of power in City Hall - and in the process overturned the structure of the city’s government. Although he has been a major figure in New York State - he was Democratic candidate for Governor in 1998 - and for a...
ISBN(s)
1884092071, 9781884092077
