Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor
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Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor (Democratic Party) is a judge of the New York City Civil Court Bronx County. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2033.
Gonzalez-Taylor (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the New York City Civil Court Bronx County. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Gonzalez-Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor was born and lives in Bronx, New York. Gonzalez-Taylor served in the United States Army from 1992 to 1998. She graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1999. Gonzalez-Taylor earned a J.D. from New York School of Law in 2002. Her career experience includes working as an attorney. [1]
Gonzalez-Taylor has been affiliated with the following organizations:
- Puerto Rican Bar Association
- Dominican Bar Association
- Small Claims Arbitrators Association
- National Association of Women Judges
- Bar of The City of New York
- Bronx Bar Association
- Bronx Women's Bar Association
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Bronx County, New York (2022)
General election
General election for New York City Civil Court Bronx County (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New York City Civil Court Bronx County on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor (D)  | 23.4 | 116,414 |
| ✔ |  | Michele Davila (D) | 22.9 | 113,905 |
| ✔ | | Sophia Hershman (D) | 20.2 | 100,414 |
| ✔ | | Cynthia Isales (D) | 19.6 | 97,742 |
| Steven Alfasi (R) | 6.9 | 34,405 | |
| Nicholas Marricco (R) | 6.8 | 34,056 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 832 | ||
| Total votes: 497,768 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michele Davila, Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, Sophia Hershman, and Cynthia Isales advanced from the Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Bronx County.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steven Alfasi and Nicholas Marricco advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Civil Court Bronx County.
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Bronx County, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Civil Court Bronx County 2nd Municipal Court District (2 seats)
Jessica Flores and Verena Powell won election in the general election for New York City Civil Court Bronx County 2nd Municipal Court District on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Flores (D) | 55.9 | 41,638 |
| ✔ | | Verena Powell (D) | 43.6 | 32,498 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 374 | ||
| Total votes: 74,510 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Bronx County 2nd Municipal Court District (2 seats)
Jessica Flores and Verena Powell defeated Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, Angel Cruz, and John Rodriguez in the Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Bronx County 2nd Municipal Court District on June 22, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Flores | 35.2 | 24,491 |
| ✔ | | Verena Powell | 20.2 | 14,034 |
| Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor | 17.7 | 12,324 | |
| Angel Cruz | 13.4 | 9,323 | |
| John Rodriguez | 13.3 | 9,246 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 194 | ||
| Total votes: 69,612 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzalez-Taylor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a lifelong Bronxite attorney, college professor, and veteran of the U.S. Army. I was born in the Bronx and raised between Caguas Puerto Rico and the Bronx. I am a product of public schools in both places.
I obtained a B.S. (magna cum laude) from John Jay College, City University of New York and an M.A. from the same in 1999. Both degrees, in Criminal Justice, were conferred as part of a joint degree program by C.U.N.Y. I obtained a law degree from New York Law School in 2002.
During law school, I interned at the US Attorney's Office at The Eastern District of New York, and the District Attorney Offices of both Bronx and Kings counties. In 2002, I was appointed Assistant DA in The Bronx, rising to work at the specialized Investigations Bureau where I handled fraud and official misconduct cases. In 2006, GI was appointed Assistant Department Advocate for the NYPD where I handled disciplinary matters on behalf of Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly in the internal tribunal fighting corruption and police misconduct committed by both uniformed and civilian personnel within the NYPD.
In 2009, I became an administrative hearing officer for the NYC Department of Education, adjudicating charges lodged against students of the largest school district in the nation. I am also an adjunct professor at Monroe College and volunteer my time for various community-centered causes.
- The voters should elect me because I have lived experience in addition to my professional experience. I offer a unique perspective to the position of judge in the Bronx, as a veteran, educator, and attorney.
- My judicial philosophy is one of procedural justice; that everyone is entitled to respect, dignity, and that their case is fully and carefully evaluated by the court and court personnel so that justice is rendered with care and deliberation.
- I have dedicated my entire life to the service of others. I started my career in public service at the age of 19 when I took the oath to protect our nation and our US constitution as a soldier in the US Army.
Who the judge is truly matters in the outcomes of cases. I am passionate about contributing time, talent, and efforts to shaping courts that serve the public with care and dignity, and respect. Reform in our system of justice is possible when we elect judges who know the pulse of the community and the needs of the people through both legal and lived experience.
My first paid job was at McDonalds on Bruckner Boulevard in The Bronx. I worked there from the age of 15 to 16.
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2021
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Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzalez-Taylor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor is a lifelong Bronxite attorney, college professor, and veteran of the U.S. Army. She was born in The Bronx and raised between both Caguas Puerto Rico and The Bronx.
Gonzalez-Taylor was educated in New York City and Puerto Rico public schools. She obtained a B.S. (magna cum laude) from John Jay College, City University of New York and an M.A. from the same in 1999. Both degrees, in Criminal Justice, were conferred as part of a joint degree program by C.U.N.Y. She obtained her law degree from New York Law School in 2002.
During law school, Yadhira interned at the US Attorney's Office at The Eastern District of New York, and the District Attorney Offices of both Bronx and Kings counties. In 2002 she was appointed Assistant DA in The Bronx, rising to work at the specialized Investigations Bureau where she handled fraud and official misconduct cases. In 2006, Gonzalez-Taylor was appointed Assistant Department Advocate for the NYPD where she handled disciplinary matters on behalf of Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly in the internal tribunal fighting corruption and police misconduct by both uniformed and civilian personnel within the NYPD.
In 2009 she became an administrative hearing officer for the NYC Department of Education, adjudicating charges lodged against students of the largest school district in the nation. Gonzalez-Taylor is also an adjunct professor at Monroe College and volunteers as a small claims arbitrator.
- The voters should elect me because I have lived experience in addition to my professional experience. I offer a unique perspective to the position of judge in The Bronx, as a veteran, educator, and attorney.
- I have dedicated my entire life to the service of others. I started my career in public service at the age of 19 when I took the oath to protect our nation and our US constitution as a soldier in the US Army.
- My judicial philosophy is one of procedural justice; that everyone is entitled to respect, dignity, and that their case is fully and carefully evaluated by the court and court personnel so that justice is rendered with care and deliberation.
Who the judge is truly matters in the outcomes of cases. I am passionate about shaping courts that serve the public with care and dignity and respect. Reform in our system of justice is possible when we elect judges who know the pulse of the community and the needs of the people through both legal and lived experience.
The position of the judge is unique and important in ensuring a fair system of justice. Judges uphold the constitution and apply the law to each case as presented. It is important to have persons in this position who can make courageous choices free of influence from political or community pressure so that the third branch (the judiciary) balances out actions that are contrary to our principles of freedom and equality as guaranteed by the constitution.
I have compassion and I am fair and even-minded. I am a hard worker who is not afraid to put in long hours to get the job done.
To manage a caseload of pending current cases that are currently being litigated. To manage a team of support staff. To render decisions concerning current matters.
My first paid job was at McDonalds on Bruckner Boulevard in The Bronx. I worked there from the age of 15 to 16.
The Giving Tree, By Shel Silverstein
Fly Away by Tones And I
It is not necessary but it is beneficial.
Judges must have a keen knowledge of the law applicable to the court part they are assigned to. They should be industrious and hard-working. They should also be timely and patient, considerate, and have a good ability to discern wisely.
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See also
2022 Elections
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