Jun 02, 2022
James D. O'Donnell, O.C. Legislator, NYSP Ret
Personal (Pedigree)
- Married to Margaret, eight children and seven grandchildren
- Bachelor of Arts - Dominican College
- Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
- F.B.I. National Academy
Business/Government Experience
- Former Deputy County Executive, Orange County
- Former Director, Orange County Office of Economic Development
- Former Executive Director, Orange County Industrial Development Agency
- Former Executive Director, Orange County Funding Corporation
- Former Director, Orange County Foreign Trade Zone
- Retired Lieutenant Colonel, New York State Police
- Former Chief of Police, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Community Involvement
- Vice Chairman, Newburgh Armory United Center
- Member, Goshen Rotary
- Board Member, Kaplan Family Foundation
- Board Member, Mid Hudson Civic Center
- Member, St. John Knights of Columbus
- Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Political Affiliation
- Conservative
- Independence
- Reform
Important Issues
- Agriculture
- Care for our Seniors
- Care for our Veterans
- Economic Development, Job Creation and Retention
- School Safety
County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)
- Member, Ways and Means Committee
- Member, Personnel and Compensation Committee
- Member, Education and Economic Development Committee
- Former Member, Human Services Committee
- Former Chairperson, Health and Mental Health Committee
Special Committees:
- Member, Orange County Economic Development and Gaming Committee
- Member, Orange County Airport Advisory Committee
- Former Member, Valley View Advisory Committee
- Former Member, Stewart Airport Committee