John Salka

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]

Career

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]

Electoral history

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]

Personal life

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Assemblyman John Salka". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "John J. Salka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "John Salka's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Jessica Reynolds (November 9, 2016). "Magee defeats Salka again in Assembly". The Cooperstown Crier. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  6. ^ Catie O'Toole (November 18, 2018). "GOP takes 121st Assembly seat". Times Union. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  7. ^ "Meet John". John Salka: Candidate, NYS Assembly 121st District. Retrieved February 15, 2020.