Addie Russell
| Addie Russell | ||
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| New York State Assembly District 116 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $79,500/year | |
| Per diem | $171/full day; $61/half day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Political Science, University at Albany, 2000 | |
| J.D. | Syracuse University College of Law, 2003 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Russell's professional experience includes being an attorney with Conboy, McKay, Bachman and Kendall, Limited Liability Partnership; an intern for Ronald Klain and New York State Assemblyman Marin Luster; and chief of staff for Vice President Al Gore.
Russell earned a BA in political science from the University at Albany; a JD from Syracuse University College of Law; and a certificate in family law and social policy from Syracuse University College of Law. She and her husband, James, have one child; Aaron.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Russell served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Local Governments | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Russell served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Local Governments | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Russell served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Banks | ||||
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Local Governments | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
Issues
Pension sweeteners
On February 13, 2013, New York legislators introduced eight bills to "sweeten" government employee pensions. The nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission released a chart of these bills and their costs, totaling $1.311 billion for the state government and $46 million for local governments. Russell sponsored one of these eight.[2] E.J. McMahon of the pro-market Empire State Center for New York Policy criticized the bills but placed major responsibility for them on Governor Andrew Cuomo, who in 2012 raised the possibility of better pension deals if the economy improved.[3] The New York Daily News published an editorial against the bills on February 21, denouncing the proposals as examples of "incorrigible recklessness with the public’s money."[4]
- Assembly Bill 4981, sponsored by Peter Abbate, Russell, and Phillip G. Steck, would give New York teachers who retired before 1980 a minimum annual payment of $550 for each year of full-time credited service. This would cost the local governments contributing to the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) $1 million annually.[5]
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Russell ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 116. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. She was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [6][7]
| New York State Assembly, District 116, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Addie Russell Incumbent |
100% | 33,329 | |
| Total Votes | 33,329 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Russell ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated David Forsythe (R) in the general election on November 2. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, she was also listed as a candidate of the Working Families Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 118 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Addie Russell (D)
|
18,341 | |||
| David Forsythe (R) | 14,809 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Russell won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 118, defeating opponent Robert Cantwell (R).
Russell raised $278,825 for her campaign while Cantwell raised $80,136.[8]
| New York State Assembly, District 118 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Addie Russell (D)
|
24,843 | |||
| Robert Cantwell (R) | 17,423 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Russell received $91,354 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[9]
| New York State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Addie Russell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Democratic Assembly Campaign Cmte Of New York | $26,270 |
| Democratic Assembly Campaign Cmte | $5,000 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $4,000 |
| Speakerpac | $3,800 |
| 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East | $3,800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $91,354 |
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External links
- New York Assembly - Rep. Addie Russell
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Russell
- ↑ Citizens Budget Commission, "A Busy Day in Albany," February 20, 2013
- ↑ E.J. McMahon, Empire State Center for New York Policy, "Pension follies continue," February 21, 2013
- ↑ New York Daily News, "More, more, always more," February 21, 2013
- ↑ Bill summary for NY Assembly Bill 4981, accessed March 12, 2013
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, Candidate Petition List, retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ↑ ABC News, "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in New York
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Anthony Brindisi (D) |
New York Assembly District 116 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 118 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Marc Butler (R) |
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