Timothy P. Gordon

Timothy P. Gordon was a member of the New York State Assembly. A member of the Independence Party, Gordon caucused with the Democrats in the Assembly.[1] He was first elected in 2006 to represent the 108th Assembly district, a traditionally Republican district. The 108th district includes portions of Albany, Greene, Columbia, and Rensselaer counties.

Gordon was elected on the Democratic and Independence Party lines in 2006, succeeding retiring Republican Pat Casale. Prior to becoming an Assemblyman, he was elected to the Bethlehem Town Board. He is the first Independence Party member elected to the New York State Assembly.

A 1978 graduate of Shaker High School, Gordon graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1982. Gordon's accomplishments during his tenure in the Assembly, included his sponsorship of the following bills that became law: (a) renewable energy legislation that allowed net metering[2] for businesses, government buildings, and farms;[3] and (b) volunteer firefighter safety legislation allowing the use of high-visibility blue lights on the rear of EMS vehicles and fire vehicles.[4] After having voted against same-sex marriage in 2007,[5] Gordon voted "yes" on same-sex marriage legislation that passed the Assembly in May 2009.[6]

2010 defeat

Gordon was defeated by Republican Steven McLaughlin in his 2010 bid for re-election[7] after Gordon was filmed disposing of his opponent's lawn signs[8] and calling an alleged constituent a "fraud."[9]

Personal life

Gordon lives in Bethlehem, New York with his family. He is a member of the Albany Curling Club and the Firemen's Association of the State of New York.

References

  1. ↑ Lame duck targets the unblinking eye. Jimmy Vielkind, Albany Times-Union, December 13, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-22. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  4. ↑
  5. ↑ https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/thomas-k-duane/step-toward-gay-vows
  6. ↑
  7. ↑
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  9. ↑
New York Assembly
Preceded by
Pat M. Casale		 New York State Assembly, 108th District
2007–2010		 Succeeded by
Steven McLaughlin
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