Jun 02, 2022
James D. O'Donnell, O.C. Legislator, NYSP Ret

Personal (Pedigree)

  • Married to Margaret, eight children and seven grandchildren
  • Bachelor of Arts - Dominican College
  • Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
  • F.B.I. National Academy

Business/Government Experience

  • Former Deputy County Executive, Orange County
  • Former Director, Orange County Office of Economic Development
  • Former Executive Director, Orange County Industrial Development Agency
  • Former Executive Director, Orange County Funding Corporation
  • Former Director, Orange County Foreign Trade Zone
  • Retired Lieutenant Colonel, New York State Police
  • Former Chief of Police, Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Community Involvement

  • Vice Chairman, Newburgh Armory United Center
  • Member, Goshen Rotary
  • Board Member, Kaplan Family Foundation
  • Board Member, Mid Hudson Civic Center
  • Member, St. John Knights of Columbus
  • Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Political Affiliation

  • Conservative
  • Independence
  • Reform

Important Issues

  • Agriculture
  • Care for our Seniors
  • Care for our Veterans
  • Economic Development, Job Creation and Retention
  • School Safety

County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)

  • Member, Ways and Means Committee
  • Member, Personnel and Compensation Committee
  • Member, Education and Economic Development Committee
  • Former Member, Human Services Committee
  • Former Chairperson, Health and Mental Health Committee

Special Committees:

  • Member, Orange County Economic Development and Gaming Committee
  • Member, Orange County Airport Advisory Committee
  • Former Member, Valley View Advisory Committee
  • Former Member, Stewart Airport Committee