Michael DenDekker

Legislative career DenDekker attracted public attention with two bills he proposed in February 2011 that would have required all bicycles in New York to be registered, inspected, and given license plates for a mandatory US$25 fee. DenDekker proposed the idea as an attempt to draw attention to bicyclists who violate existing state laws and to generate revenue for the state. After significant objections from his colleagues, constituents and local clerks, DenDekker withdrew the bill.

In May 2010, DenDekker introduced a bill to develop a cigarette butt recycling program and require a minimum deposit of one cent per cigarette.

In 2020, he was defeated in the Democratic primary by democratic socialist opponent Jessica González-Rojas.

Personal life DenDekker and his wife Angela have four children: Michael, Linda, Elizabeth, and Jason.