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John Bonacic
| John Bonacic | ||
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| New York Senate District 42 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $79,500/year | |
| Per diem | $171/full day; $61/half day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| State Assembly | ||
| 1990 to 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Iona College | |
| J.D. | Fordham University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 14, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | New York City, NY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bonacic has worked as Assistant District Attorney for Orange County. He has also worked for Orange and Rockland Utilities. He is currently Counsel for Bonacic LoBiondo & Krahulik, Limited Liability Partnership.
Bonacic earned his BA in Economics from Iona College in 1964. He went on to receive his JD from Fordham University School of Law in 1968.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bonacic has been appointed to these committees:
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- Banks
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
- Finance
- Housing, Construction, and Community Development
- Judiciary Chair
- Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bonacic served on these committees:
- Banks Committee, New York State Senate
- Codes Committee, New York State Senate
- Housing, Construction, and Community Development Committee, New York State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, New York State Senate
- Local Government Committee, New York State Senate
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York State Senate
Elections
2010
Bonacic was unopposed in the Republican primary. He defeated David Sager (D) in the general election. He ran as a member of the Republican, Independence, and Conservative party.[1]
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 42 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Bonacic (R)
|
52,533 | |||
| David Sager (D) | 35,745 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 John Bonacic ran unopposed and won the election for New York State Senate, District 42 with 66,736 votes.
Bonacic raised $412,068 for his campaign.[2]
| New York State Senate, District 42 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Bonacic (R)
|
66,736 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
Listed below are the largest contributors to Bonacic's 2010 campaign.[3]
| New York State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Bonacic's campaign in 2010 | |
| Scott Clark | $10,000 |
| Alan Gerry | $10,000 |
| New York State Trial Lawyers | $9,500 |
| Lawrence Regan | $8,250 |
| Laborers Local 17 | $6,800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $348,308 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to John Bonacic's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Lofts Urban Renewal | $10,500 |
| New York State Trial Lawyers | $9,500 |
| Laborers Local 17 | $8,900 |
| New York State Correctional Officers | $8,450 |
| HUDSONVALLEYGOLFCOM | $6,000 |
Personal
Bonacic and his wife, Pat, have two children.
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External links
- Official New York State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- John Bonacic on Twitter
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