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 | Utica,New York | November 14,1954
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Erin |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Brookfield,New York,U.S. |
Education | Mohawk Valley Community College,A.A.S. |
Signature | |
Website | Official website Campaign website |
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]
Salka 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]
Salka 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]
Salka 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]
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