James W. Wright
James W. Wright is executive director of the Development Authority of the North Country. Previously he had been a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 48th district.[1] This district includes Oswego and Jefferson counties, as well as part of St. Lawrence County.
Prior to his election, he had been county administrator for Oswego County and later Jefferson County. A Republican, he announced his retirement from elected office in December 2007,[1] and was succeeded in a special election by Democrat Darrel Aubertine.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lee, Trymaine (2008-02-24). "Upstate Race Transformed by Interest From Albany". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John M. McHugh |
New York State Senate, 46th District 1993–2002 |
Succeeded by Neil Breslin |
| Preceded by Nancy Larraine Hoffmann |
New York State Senate, 48th District 2003–2008 |
Succeeded by Darrel Aubertine |