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Edward I. KOCH

lawyer official politician

Edward KOCH, American lawyer, politician and local government official. Council, New York 1967-1968, Mayor 1978-1990; United States House of Reps, from New York, 17th District 1969-1972, 18th District 77; House Appropriations Committee; Village Industry Democrats.

Background

KOCH, Edward was born on December 12, 1924 in New York, United States. Son of Louis Koch and Joyce Silpe.

Education

City College, of New York and New York University Law' School.

Career

Served Second World War in United States Army. Admitted to New York bar 1949. Sole practice law. New York 1949-1964.

Senior partner Koch, Lankenau, Schwartz & Kovner 69. Fellow, Urban Research Center, New York University January since 1990(91). Former TV commentator.

Columnist New York Post since 1990. Appears in film segment Oedipus Wrecks 1989.

Membership

Council, New York 1967-1968, Mayor 1978-1990. United States House of Reps, from New York, 17th District 1969-1972, 18th District 77. House Appropriations Committee.

Village Industry Democrats.

Connections

Father:
Louis Koch

Mother:
Joyce Silpe