- Claudia Tenney
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Claudia Tenney Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 115th districtIncumbent Assumed office
January 1, 2011Preceded by David Townsend Personal details Born February 4, 1961 [1]
New Hartford, New York[1]Political party Republican Children one[1] Residence New Hartford, New York[1] Alma mater Colgate University
University of Cincinnati College of LawProfession lawyer, publisher, politician Website Official website Claudia Tenney (born February 4, 1961)[1] is an American lawyer, publisher, commentator and politician who was elected in 2010 to represent the 115th Assembly District of the New York State Assembly. Tenney had served her predecessor, former Assemblyman David Townsend, from 2003-2009 as his chief of staff and legal counsel. Her district comprises parts of Oswego County and Oneida County.
Tenney is a native of New Hartford, New York[1] and the daughter of former New York State Supreme Court Justice John R. Tenney.[2] She graduated from Colgate University and the Taft College of Law at the University of Cincinnati.
Early in her career, she was the only American employed by the Consulate General of Yugoslavia. She acted as intermediary between ABC Sports and the Yugoslavian government leading up to the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.
From 1996 through 2004, she established Tenney Media Group in Clinton, New York where she served as publisher and corporate counsel. Tenney Media Group published and printed free community newspapers founded by her parents and grandparents: eight weekly newspaper editions known as the Mid-York Weekly & Pennysaver with a total direct mailed circulation of over 100,000 households throughout three counties in Central New York. The original Mid-York Weekly’s roots date back to the early 19th century and it remains one of the oldest continuously running weekly newspapers in the country.
Tenney also maintains an active private law practice based in Clinton. Prior to opening her private practice, she was a partner at the Utica area law firm of Groben, Gilroy, Oster and Saunders. She is currently a co-owner and legal counsel to Mid-York Press, a commercial printing and manufacturing firm started by her mother’s family in 1946. Mid-York Press employs nearly eighty people in the Chenango County community of Sherburne.
In January 2001, she began serving as co-host and moderator of “Common Cents”, a radio and television program that airs weekly across Oneida and most of Herkimer County. In February 2010, Claudia began co-hosting “First Look” on WIBX 950 Radio.
Tenney also worked for the State Assembly as a staff member to Assemblyman David Townsend, who announced in 2010 he was a candidate for Oneida County Sheriff. Tenney defeated Oneida County Legislator George Joseph in a Republican primary in September for a chance to represent the seat. With no Democratic or other opponents in the November 2010 general election,[3][4] Tenney became the district’s first assemblywoman.[5]
Tenney is a resident of New Hartford.[1] She has one son, Wayne "Trey" Ralph Cleary III, who, in 2009 received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. http://nycapitolnews.com/features/2011-01-06/2052.html. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Claudia Tenney: Biography". New York State Assembly. http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=115&sh=bio. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/new-york/state-legislature.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. http://www.elections.state.ny.us/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010Assembly.pdf.
- ^ Ackerman, Bryon (January 1, 2011). "Claudia Tenney sworn in as 115th District state assemblywoman". Observer-Dispatch. http://www.uticaod.com/features/x1599387044/Claudia-Tenney-sworn-in-as-first-115th-District-state-assemblywoman.
- ^ "New Hartford High School Student Receives Appointment To U.S. Naval Academy". Office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24). March 17, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2011. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LG56tbtbZPMJ:www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/AcademyAppointment.html.
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New York Assembly Preceded by
David TownsendNew York State Assembly, 115th District
January 1, 2011 – presentIncumbent Categories:- 1961 births
- Living people
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- New York Republicans
- Colgate University alumni
- University of Cincinnati College of Law alumni
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