Tom O'Mara
| Tom O'Mara | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 58th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy M. Kennedy |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 53rd district | |
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In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Winner, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | David J. Valesky |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 137th district | |
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In office 2005–2010 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Winner, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Friend |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 31, 1963[1] Elmira, New York[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marilyn[2] |
| Children | Three[2] |
| Residence | Big Flats, New York[2] |
| Alma mater |
Catholic University of America Syracuse University College of Law[2] |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Thomas F. "Tom" O'Mara (born May 31, 1963)[1] is a Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing New York's 58th Senate District. He previously represented the 53rd district, which included all of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties, and a portion of Tompkins County (the city and town of Ithaca, and the towns of Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses).[2]
O'Mara was raised in Horseheads, New York. He received his bachelor's degree from Catholic University of America and later a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. He worked as an Assistant District Attorney and County Attorney in Chemung County before becoming the Chemung County District Attorney.[2]
He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2004 and represented the 137th Assembly District, which comprised all of Chemung and Schuyler County and portions of Tioga County. He served three two-year terms in the Assembly.[2]
In 2010, O'Mara was elected to represent the 53rd District in the New York State Senate after surviving a strong primary challenge from fellow Assemblyman James Bacalles. He defeated Democrat Pamela Mackesey in the general election and took office in January 2011.
He is a member of the law firm Davidson & O'Mara in Elmira. He and his wife Marilyn have three children Thomas, Catherine and Caroline and reside in Big Flats, New York.[2]
Political Positions
In 2011, O'Mara voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call
Committees
- Environmental Conservation(Chairman)
- Senate Finance Committee
- Agriculture
- Banks
- Codes
- Energy and Telecommunications
- Insurance
- Investigations and Government Operations
- Judiciary
- Transportation
- Legislative Commission on the Development of Rural Resources
References
- 1 2 3 "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Thomas F. O'Mara: Biography". New York State Senate. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
External links
- Official New York State Senate Website
- Tom O'Mara For New York Official campaign website.
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George H. Winner, Jr. |
New York State Assembly, 137th District 2005–2010 |
Succeeded by Christopher Friend |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by George H. Winner, Jr. |
New York State Senate, 53rd District 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by David J. Valesky |
| Preceded by Timothy M. Kennedy |
New York State Senate, 58th District 2013–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Joseph Addabbo, Jr. |
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Elections 2011–present |
Incumbent |