Aravella Simotas

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Aravella Simotas
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 36th district
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2020
Preceded by	Michael Gianaris
Succeeded by	Zohran Mamdani
Personal details
Born	(1978-10-09) October 9, 1978 (age 45) Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	John Katsanos
Children	1
Education	Fordham University (BA, JD)
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Website	Official website

Aravella Simotas (born October 9, 1978) is an American politician who represented District 36, covering parts of Western Queens, which includes Astoria and parts of Long Island City, in the New York State Assembly as a member of the Democratic Party.