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Union leader Kevin Doyle is Manhattan’s new representative to the New York City Industrial Development Agency.
Doyle, who has been Local 32BJ Service Employees International Union’s executive vice president for nine years, was appointed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) on the recommendation of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer (D).
The Industrial Development Agency supports companies and non-profit organizations to expand their capital and encourages economic development through services such as tax assistance.
“Nothing is more vital than maintaining our city’s robust development, and no issue more important than ensuring our city’s development meets the needs of all our communities,” said Doyle.
Stringer said Doyle’s more than 30 years of union service demonstrated his commitment to public service and helping others.
The position, which is unpaid, will involve representing Manhattan’s interests as the Industrial Development Agency reviews project proposals.
Doyle, who will also remain at 32BJ, is the only representative who is a current union employee of the 14 members of the agency’s board of directors.
—Natalie Pifer