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District 21
James D. O’Donnell
District 21
Phone: 845-699-4882
Representing the Towns of Blooming Grove, Goshen, Wawayanda, the City of Middletown and the Village of Goshen.
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
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)
- Ways and Means Committee, 2017-2018, 2022 to present
- Personnel and Compensation Committee, 2022 to present
- Education and Economic Development Committee, 2017 to present
- Human Services Committee, 2019-2021
- Health and Mental Health Committee, Chairperson 2019-2021, Member 2017-2018
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