Thomas Roach (mayor)

For other people called Tom or Thomas Roach, see Thomas Roach (disambiguation).

Thomas M. "Tom" Roach, Jr.[1] is an American politician and the Mayor of the City of White Plains, New York. He took office as acting mayor in February 2011 following the resignation of former Mayor Adam Bradley. Roach won a March 2011 special election held to fill the remainder of Bradley's term.[1]

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Early life & background

Roach was born in Shrub Oak, New York. He attended SUNY Albany where he received a degree in political science, and earned his law degree at the SUNY Buffalo School of Law. Upon graduating from law school in 1986, he represented indigent individuals in Bronx County with the Legal Aid Society.

In 1989 he entered the private practice of law in White Plains and has been primarily engaged in civil litigation since then. He is currently with the firm of Mead, Hecht, Conklin, and Gallagher in Mamaroneck. Roach is married, with two children. He is also a cancer survivor.[2]

Political career

In 2001, Roach ran for and was elected to the White Plains Common Council as a Democrat. He was reelected in 2005, and 2009.

In November 2010, Roach ran for the New York State Assembly and lost by 112 votes to incumbent Robert Castelli, who ironically had taken office in February of that year following the resignation of former Assemblyman Adam Bradley, who had vacated the office after being elected Mayor of White Plains.[3][4][5] [6]

In February 2011, Bradley announced his resignation as mayor,[7] following his December 2010 conviction for attempted assault and harassment of his wife.[8] Roach, who was as President of the Common Council at the time, ascended to the Office of Mayor of the City of White Plains.[9][10] Roach subsequently won a March 31, 2011, special election to fill the remainder of Bradley's term.[1]

Election results

Robert J. Castelli (REP - CON - TXP) ... 21,263 (50.1%)
Thomas M. Roach, Jr. (DEM - IND - WOR) ... 21,151 (49.9%)
Thomas M. Roach Jr. (DEM - IND - WOR) ... 4,450 (52%)
Bob Hyland (REP - CON) ... 3,020 (35%)
Glen Hockley (POP) ... 1,153 (13%)

References

  1. ^ a b c Bailey, John F. (March 31, 2011). "Tom Roach will serve as Mayor for next 2 years, 9 months; Wins Special Election". White Plains CitizeNetReporter. http://www.whiteplainscnr.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8578. 
  2. ^ Richard Liebson and Ben Rubin. "Council chief Roach becomes White Plains mayor, says he'll run for election". Journal News. February 18, 2011.
  3. ^ Mastro, Ken. "Castelli has lead as Assembly race resumes." Lewisboro Ledger. November 23, 2010.
  4. ^ Rentz, Paige. "Castelli up 108, Roach awaits canvas." The Harrison Report. December 9, 2010.
  5. ^ Oliva, Zach. "It's Official: Castelli Winner in 89th Assembly Race." Harrison Patch. December 10, 2010.
  6. ^ Whittemore, Mike. "Castelli Via Facebook: My Opponent Has Conceded." YNN Capital Tonight. December 10, 2010.
  7. ^ MyFox New York Staff Report. "White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley Resigns". Fox 5. February 18, 2011.
  8. ^ Eyewitness News. "White Plains mayor guilty of attempted assault". WABC-TV. December 9, 2010.
  9. ^ John Bailey. "Mayor Bradley Resigns.Roach Takes Command at Midnight. Special Election Next". White Plains CNR. February 17, 2011.
  10. ^ Dina Sciortino. "City's Mayor Steps Down, Council President Steps Up". White Plains Patch. February 17, 2011.
  11. ^ "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2010. http://www.elections.state.ny.us/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010Assembly.pdf. 
  12. ^ "Election Results: Mayor-White Plains: March 31, 2011". Westchester County Board of Elections. 2011. http://www.westchestergov.com/boe99/link24.aspx. 

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Preceded by
Adam Bradley		 Mayor of White Plains
2011–present		 Incumbent