Brian X. Foley | |
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| Member of theNew York State Senate from the3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Caesar Trunzo |
| Succeeded by | Lee Zeldin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1957-12-03)December 3, 1957 (age 68) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Blue Point, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Saint Michael's College (BA) |
Brian X. Foley (born December 3, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of theNew York State Senate in 2009 and 2010. A member of theDemocratic Party, he previously served as a member of theSuffolk County Legislature.
A graduate ofSt. Anthony's High School, Foley continued his education atSaint Michael's College inColchester, Vermont, where he earned aBachelor of Arts degree in American studies.[1]
He was re-elected five times to the seat once held by his father, John Foley. In 2005, he was elected supervisor ofBrookhaven, New York. In 2008, he was elected to the State Senate,[1] after defeating 36-year (18 term) incumbent Republican,Caesar Trunzo.[2] He was the first Democrat elected to the State Senate from Suffolk County since 1902.
He has served on the Brookhaven Roe YMCA Board of Directors, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Advisory Board, Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, Suffolk County Community Mediation Center, Sunrise District Boy Scouts of America and the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In 2004, the Bayport Blue Point Chamber of Commerce presented Foley with its Dedicated Public Service Award. He has been recognized as Person of the Year by the Medford Youth Athletic Association Award in 2000 and the Farmingville Historical Society in 1999.[citation needed]
Brian X. Foley was seen as a key swing senate vote in the 2009 Marriage Equality debate in New York State. In April 2009, GovernorDavid Paterson announced that he would introduce a Marriage Equality bill in the New York State Legislature.[3] Foley voted in favor of Marriage Equality legislation on December 2, 2009, but the bill was defeated.[citation needed]
Foley supported an MTA bailout that included a controversial payroll tax on employers. Foley, had balked at the payroll tax because it affected school districts and would likely raise property taxes. In 2009, Foley pledged his support for the MTA bailout.[4]
Foley was defeated by RepublicanLee Zeldin on November 2, 2010.[5] Senator-Elect Zeldin received 57% of votes cast, defeating Foley by 14 points.[6]
Foley resides inBlue Point, New York with his wife and their two children.[citation needed]
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate, 3rd District 2009–2010 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Suffolk County Legislature, 7th District 1993–2005 | Succeeded by Jack Eddington |
| Preceded by John Jay LaValle | Town of Brookhaven, Supervisor 2005–2009 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Chair Person of the Senate Committee on Banks 2009–2010 | Succeeded by |