John J. Salka is an American politician and respiratory therapist from the state of New York. A Republican, Salka has represented the 121st district of the New York State Assembly, based in Madison and Otsego Counties, since 2019.[1][2]
John J. Salka | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 121st district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | William Magee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1954 Utica, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erin |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Brookfield, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Mohawk Valley Community College, A.A.S. |
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| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Career
editSalka has worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years,[1] currently serving as the director of cardiopulmonary services at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.[3]
Electoral history
editSalka was elected as Brookfield Town Supervisor in 2007, a position he held until 2018.[1]
In 2014, Salka ran for the New York State Assembly's 121st district, challenging long-serving incumbent Democrat William Magee.[4] Salka lost, 53-47%. He ran again against Magee in 2016, losing by a slightly narrower margin of 52-48%.[5]
Salka announced a third run for the Assembly in 2018, this time defeating Magee 51-49%. He took office on January 9, 2019.[6]
Personal life
editSalka lives in Brookfield with his wife Erin. They have two children; Emily (born 1993), and Aleksandr (born 1994). Emily died of brain cancer in 2015.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Assemblyman John Salka". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "John J. Salka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "John Salka's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Elizabeth Doran (October 28, 2014). "Can Bill Magee, CNY's longest-serving Assembly member, survive challenge from John Salka?". Syracuse.com. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Jessica Reynolds (November 9, 2016). "Magee defeats Salka again in Assembly". The Cooperstown Crier. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Catie O'Toole (November 18, 2018). "GOP takes 121st Assembly seat". Times Union. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Meet John". John Salka: Candidate, NYS Assembly 121st District. Retrieved February 15, 2020.