Cecilia Tkaczyk
| Cecilia Tkaczyk | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office January 23, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | George Amedore |
| Succeeded by | George Amedore |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Duanesburg, New York |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Cecilia F. Tkaczyk[1] was the member of the New York State Senate for the 46th district.[2] She is a member of the Democratic Party and swore in on January 23, 2013.[3][4]
Tkaczyk was the Democratic nominee in a district that had been gerrymandered for her opponent, State Assemblyman George Amedore. The district stretches from Amsterdam to Kingston.[5] While her opponent was favored to win, and had a financial advantage, Tkaczyk won the race by a slim margin of just 18 votes.[6]
Tkaczyk was born and raised on a dairy farm and was the only farmer serving in the State Senate.[7] She and her husband Eric own and live on a small sheep farm in Duanesburg, New York, with their son, Peter.[7]
She served as the ranking member on the Senate Committee of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, and on the Senate Elections Committee as well. She was also a member of the following committees: Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Education, Children and Families and Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs.[7]
She was defeated in the 2014 election.
Editorial boards across her five-county Senate District have commended Tkaczyk for her work ethic, common sense approach to her job and for the legislation she has authored and introduced.[7]
References
- ↑ Thomas Kaplan (January 18, 2013). "Democrat Ekes Out Senate Win". The New York Times. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "District 46 | New York State Senate". New York Senate. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ Jordan Carleo-Evangelist (May 6, 2014). "Tkaczyk ethics bill would close loophole as part of Senate plan". Times Union. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tkaczyk sworn in after prolonged campaign". News10. January 23, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Map of Senate District 46". The New York State Legislative Task Force. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/It-s-Tkaczyk-by-just-18-votes-4205383.php
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "New York State Senate | Cecilia Tkaczyk Biography". New York Senate. Retrieved May 16, 2014.