Quetcy Lozada | |
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Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 7th district | |
Assumed office November 28, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Maria Quiñones-Sánchez |
Personal details | |
Born | 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Northwood, Philadelphia |
Quetcy Lozada is an American politician who represents the 7th Councilmanic District on the Philadelphia City Council since 2022.[1]
Career
[edit]Lozada served as the Chief of Staff to Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. When Quinones-Sanchez resigned to run for Mayor, Lozada was nominated by the Ward Leaders in the 7th District over Angel Cruz for the special election nomination. She won the general election on November 8, 2022. She will represent Kensington, Feltonville, Juniata Park, and Frankford on the council.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Council, P. H. L. (2022-11-28). "CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS IN SWEARING-IN CEREMONY". Philadelphia City Council. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ Orso, Anna (9 November 2022). "Philly City Council results: Quetcy Lozada set to fill the Kensington-based seat vacated by her former boss". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "Quetcy Lozada's rise to power: How the North Philly organizer snagged a City Council nomination". Billy Penn. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-17.