Vivian Cook (32)

Vivian E. Cook is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing District 32 in Queens, covering neighborhoods including Jamaica, South Jamaica, Rochdale Village, Jamaica Estates, and Springfield. She has served since 1991, making her the first Black woman to represent this Southeast Queens district, and announced in early 2026 that she will not seek reelection after 35 years, planning to complete her term through the end of 2026. A longtime community activist and District Leader in Queens for over 25 years, she has been County Committee Chair of the Queens County Democratic Committee since at least 2019 and wields significant influence in Queens politics. Notable achievements include securing funding for parks , affordable housing programs, and improved services for seniors; she also founded the Allied Regular Democratic Club and South Ozone Park Women's Association.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from DeFrans Business Institute.
• Political Experience:
  • Assembly Member, New York State Assembly District 32 .
  • Assistant Speaker, New York State Assembly .
  • Former Deputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip.
  • Chair, Committee on Standing Committees ; former Chair, Task Force on Food, Farm, and Nutrition Policy .
  • District Leader, Queens County Assembly District 32 .
  • Delegate, Democratic National Conventions .
  • Member, Democratic National Committee .
  • Current committee assignments include Codes, Corporations/Authorities/Commissions, Housing, Insurance, Rules, and Ways and Means.
  • Member of Black/Puerto Rican/Hispanic/Asian Legislative Caucus, Legislative Women's Caucus, and Criminal Justice Task Force.