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Mike Spano
Mike Spano (b. April 22, 1964) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 93 from 1992 to 2004 and from 2007 to 2011. Spano changed political parties, in July 2007, from Republican to Democrat. In 2011, he resigned after being elected Mayor of Yonkers.[1]
Spano's other political experience is as a legislator with the Westchester Board of Legislators.
Biography
Spano attended Manhattan College. His professional experience includes serving on the board of directors of Leake and Watts Children's Services; working as an account representative for Valley Oil Company; and serving in the New York Guard.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Spano was appointed to the following committees:
- Higher Education Committee, New York State Assembly
- Insurance Committee, New York State Assembly
- Racing and Wagering Committee, New York State Assembly
- Rules Committee, New York State Assembly
- Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Spano served on the following committees:
- Insurance Committee, New York Assembly
- Racing and Wagering Committee, New York Assembly
- Rules Committee, New York Assembly
- Transportation Committee, New York Assembly
- Ways and Means Committee, New York Assembly
Elections
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Spano ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Mike Ramondelli (R) in the general election on November 2.[3] In addition to his slot on the Democratic Party ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Conservative Party and the Working Families Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 93 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Spano (D)
|
17,900 | |||
| Mike Ramondelli (R) | 12,536 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Spano won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 93, defeating opponent James Faulkner (R).
Spano raised $136,519 for his campaign while Faulkner raised $3,290.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 93 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Spano (R)
|
33,650 | |||
| James Faulkner (R) | 12,043 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Spano and his wife, Mary, have three children; Michael Junior, Alexandra and Christopher.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Mike + Spano + New + York + Assembly"
See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ LoHud.com, "Assembly special election: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans interested in seat Spano vacated," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Mike Spano," accessed December 24, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly - District 93 1992-2004, 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Shelley Mayer (D) |
