Brian X. Foley (born December 3, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Senate in 2009 and 2010. He previously served as a member of the Suffolk County Legislature.
He was re-elected five times to the seat once held by his father, John Foley. In 2005, he was elected supervisor of Brookhaven, New York. In 2008, he was elected to the State Senate,[1] after defeating 36-year (18 term) incumbent Republican, Caesar Trunzo.[2] He was the first Democrat elected to the State Senate from Suffolk County since 1902.
He has served on the Brookhaven Roe YMCA Board of Directors, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Advisory Board, Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, Suffolk County Community Mediation Center, Sunrise District Boy Scouts of America and the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In 2004, the Bayport Blue Point Chamber of Commerce presented Foley with its Dedicated Public Service Award. He has been recognized as Person of the Year by the Medford Youth Athletic Association Award in 2000 and the Farmingville Historical Society in 1999.[citation needed]
Marriage Equality Debate 2009edit
Brian X. Foley was seen as a key swing senate vote in the 2009 Marriage Equality debate in New York State. In April 2009, Governor David Paterson announced that he would introduce a Marriage Equality bill in the New York State Legislature.[3] Foley voted in favor of Marriage Equality legislation on December 2, 2009, but the bill was defeated.[citation needed]
MTA bailout proposaledit
Foley supported an MTA bailout that included a controversial payroll tax on employers. Foley, had balked at the payroll tax because it affected school districts and would likely raise property taxes. In 2009, Foley pledged his support for the MTA bailout.[4]
2010 defeatedit
Foley was defeated by Republican Lee Zeldin on November 2, 2010.[5] Senator-Elect Zeldin received 57% of votes cast, defeating Foley by 14 points.[6]
brian, foley, born, december, 1957, american, politician, served, member, york, state, senate, 2009, 2010, previously, served, member, suffolk, county, legislature, member, york, senate, from, districtin, office, january, 2009, december, 2010preceded, bycaesar. Brian X Foley born December 3 1957 is an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Senate in 2009 and 2010 He previously served as a member of the Suffolk County Legislature Brian X FoleyMember of the New York Senate from the 3rd districtIn office January 1 2009 December 31 2010Preceded byCaesar TrunzoSucceeded byLee ZeldinPersonal detailsBorn 1957 12 03 December 3 1957 age 66 Political partyDemocraticChildren2Residence s Blue Point New York U S EducationSaint Michael s College BA Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Marriage Equality Debate 2009 2 2 MTA bailout proposal 2 3 2010 defeat 3 Personal life 4 See also 5 ReferencesEarly life and education editA graduate of St Anthony s High School Foley continued his education at Saint Michael s College in Colchester Vermont where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American studies 1 Career editHe was re elected five times to the seat once held by his father John Foley In 2005 he was elected supervisor of Brookhaven New York In 2008 he was elected to the State Senate 1 after defeating 36 year 18 term incumbent Republican Caesar Trunzo 2 He was the first Democrat elected to the State Senate from Suffolk County since 1902 He has served on the Brookhaven Roe YMCA Board of Directors Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Advisory Board Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Suffolk County Community Mediation Center Sunrise District Boy Scouts of America and the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence In 2004 the Bayport Blue Point Chamber of Commerce presented Foley with its Dedicated Public Service Award He has been recognized as Person of the Year by the Medford Youth Athletic Association Award in 2000 and the Farmingville Historical Society in 1999 citation needed Marriage Equality Debate 2009 edit Brian X Foley was seen as a key swing senate vote in the 2009 Marriage Equality debate in New York State In April 2009 Governor David Paterson announced that he would introduce a Marriage Equality bill in the New York State Legislature 3 Foley voted in favor of Marriage Equality legislation on December 2 2009 but the bill was defeated citation needed MTA bailout proposal edit Foley supported an MTA bailout that included a controversial payroll tax on employers Foley had balked at the payroll tax because it affected school districts and would likely raise property taxes In 2009 Foley pledged his support for the MTA bailout 4 2010 defeat edit Foley was defeated by Republican Lee Zeldin on November 2 2010 5 Senator Elect Zeldin received 57 of votes cast defeating Foley by 14 points 6 Personal life editFoley resides in Blue Point New York with his wife and their two children citation needed See also edit2009 New York State Senate leadership crisisReferences edit a b Biography from official Brian X Foley website Retrieved 2009 04 12 Hakim Danny October 31 2010 G O P May Regain New York Senate Majority The New York Times New York Newsday coverage of Marriage Equality Debate Brian X Foley bailout Google Search www google com Retrieved 2021 03 22 New York Times review of New York State Senate 2010 election results Suffolk County Board of Elections Election Night Tally Archived November 6 2010 at the Wayback Machine New York State Senate Preceded byCaesar Trunzo New York State Senate 3rd District2009 2010 Succeeded byLee Zeldin Political offices Preceded by Suffolk County Legislature 7th District1993 2005 Succeeded byJack Eddington Preceded byJohn Jay LaValle Town of Brookhaven Supervisor2005 2009 Succeeded byMark Lesko Preceded byHugh Farley Chair Person of the Senate Committee on Banks2009 2010 Succeeded byJoseph Griffo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Brian X Foley amp oldid 1205173110, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
