Congressman representing the western portion of Brooklyn and William C. Thompson, Jr. was the New York City comptroller. Thompson was the runner-up in the race for Mayor of New York in the 2009 election. Golden's female counterpart as Borough Park Democratic District Leader, Evelyn J. Aquila, served as vice chair of the New York State Democratic Party from 1982 to 1992 and has been one of the two Democratic Commissioners of the New York State Board of Elections since 1992, roles usually reserved for Democratic county leaders or former elected officials. Golden's successor as Brooklyn Borough President was Marty Markowitz, who had served for many years as the state senator representing Golden's home district. Golden had supported his Deputy Jeannette Gadson in that election. In 1983, as Borough President, Golden proclaimed March 10 to be an annual "Grand Prospect Hall Day" in Brooklyn. References 1925 births Living people Brooklyn borough presidents Brooklyn Law School alumni New York City Council members New York (state) Democrats Stuyvesant High School alumni United States Navy personnel of World War II