Aileen M. Gunther | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 100th district | |
In office November 5, 2003 –December 31, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jacob E. Gunther III |
Succeeded by | Paula Kay |
Personal details | |
Born | Orange County,New York | January 21,1954
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jacob E. Gunther III |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Forestburgh,New York,U.S. |
Profession | Registered nurse,politician |
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Website | Official website |
Aileen M. Gunther (born 1953/1954) [1] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 100th district. [2]
Gunther received a nursing degree from Orange County Community College. [3] Gunther earned a national certification in infection control,a Nursing Degree from Orange County Community College and attended State University of New York,New Paltz for a degree in Liberal Arts.
She is a registered nurse with 29 years experience. [4] Gunther is an HIV counselor. Her professional experience includes being a New York State government liaison for the Mid-Hudson Chapter of Infection Control Practitioners,a former director for performance improvement and risk management.
She was first elected in 2003 in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband,Jacob E. Gunther III. [1] She ran uncontested in the 2004,2006,2008,and 2010 general elections. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] In 2024,Gunther announced that she would not run for reelection. [11]
Gunther lives in Forestburgh,where she and her husband raised their three children:Mary Alice,Jacob IV,and Caitlin. [4]
Gunther, 49