Dennis Gabryszak

Dennis H. Gabryszak
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 143rd District
In office
January 1, 2007  June 12, 2014
Preceded by Paul Tokasz
Succeeded by Angela Wozniak
Town Supervisor of Cheektowaga
In office
January 1, 1993  December 31, 2006
Preceded by Frank Swiatek
Succeeded by James J. Jankowiak
Personal details
Born November 8, 1951
Buffalo, New York
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Louise A. Gabryszak
Children Brian & Jennifer
Residence Cheektowaga, New York
Occupation Lawyer

Dennis H. Gabryszak (born November 18, 1951) was a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 143rd district from 2007 to 2014. He resigned his position on January 12.[1] He is a Democrat. Prior to his election he served as trustee on the Board of Trustess for Depew, New York in 1981. In 1984 he was elected to the Cheektowaga Town Board. He was Supervisor of Cheektowaga from 1993 to 2006. He is of Polish heritage.[2]

Harassment allegations

In December 2013, three of Gabryszak's former legislative staffers accused him of sexual harassment. By January 2014, that number grew to seven. Gabryszak officially resigned his Assembly seat on January 12, 2014 amid allegations of sexual harassment.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had stated that Gabryszak should address the sexual harassment allegations or resign. Gabryszak remained silent on advice from his lawyer. Gabryszak officially resigned his Assembly seat on January 12, 2014.[3]

References

  1. Gabryszak resigns from office Democrat and Chronicle
  2. 2012 Politics - Dennis Gabryszak
  3. McCarthy, Robert; Precious, Tom (12 January 2014). "Gabryszak resigns amid sexual harassment claims". buffalonews.com. The Buffalo News. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by
Frank Swiatek
Supervisor of Cheektowaga, New York
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2006
Succeeded by
James J. Jankowiak
New York Assembly
Preceded by
Paul A. Tokasz
New York State Assembly, 143rd District
January 1, 2007 – January 12, 2014
Succeeded by
Angela Wozniak


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