Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Assemblyman Demond Meeks is a dedicated public servant who has worked tirelessly to strengthen our community. Throughout his life, Assemblyman Meeks has been a stalwart advocate for quality education, housing, childcare, fair wages, worker rights, and other key issues facing residents and families. Prior to becoming the representative for the 137th NYS Assembly District, Demond worked as an Administrative Organizer with 1199SEIU, representing thousands of healthcare sector employees, and taking on an array of tasks including bargaining contracts and mobilizing workers around workplace and community issues. Demond also served as a member of the Rochester Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, served on the Civic Design Team of the Parent Leadership Training Institute, is an active member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, a proud mentor to youth, and a regular volunteer within his community. Now serving in his third full term in office, Assemblyman Demond Meeks has worked in close collaboration with his state colleagues to secure significant funding and enact transformative legislation in New York State.
