Cordell Cleare

Cordell Cleare is a New York City politician and Democratic activist. She is a founding member of the Michelle Obama Community Democratic Club.
Early life.
Cordell Cleare was born in the Bahamas and raised in Harlem. She attended Brooklyn Technical High School.
Her public work began as a tenant organizer; calling attention to the poor housing conditions in Harlem. She specifically began to advocate for lead poisoning awareness as her own son was a victim.
Career.
Cleare has worked for over 18 years for New York State Senator Bill Perkins (politician) and last served as his chief of staff. She is a founding member of the Michelle Obama Community Democratic Club based in New York City and New York City District Leader for District 70.
She served as chair to the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning. Cordell continues to advocate for the cause as one of her sons was lead poisoned as an infant. She has served on District #3 Community Education Council. She was a Community School Board member for six years. Cordell is also a recipient of the Brooke Russell Astor Award. Cordell served as Chief-of-Staff for State Senator Bill Perkins for over 18 years.
In 2008, Cleare campaigned for President Barack Obama. In 2012, she supported Obama's run for re-election, and was a delegate. Cleare was a Bernie Sanders delegate in 2016.
Cleare ran for New York City Council to represent District 9 in 2017 was endorsed by "New York Amsterdam News". She is running again for the seat in 2021. She is on the Advisory Board for the African American Day Parade, and has worked with the African Day Parade.