Jonathan Rivera
Jonathan D. Rivera is an American politician who is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 149th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021. Early life and education. Rivera was born in Buffalo, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Buffalo State College and working on a Master of Science in political management from George Washington University. Career. Prior to his campaign for New York State Assembly, Rivera worked as an administrator for Erie County Public Works. Rivera also works as a liaison to the  Erie County Legislature and was a field representative for Congressman Brian Higgins from 2005 to 2007. In December 2019, Rivera declared his candidacy for district 149 in the State Assembly. He placed first in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Joseph Totaro in the November general election.