Biography
*On Nov. 6, Gary Finch won his bid for re-election with 99 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.
Occupation— Owner and chief operating officer of Brew-Finch Funeral Homes, Incorporated
Education— Bachelor of science degree in public administration and political theory from SUNY Empire State College (1989)
Family— Wife, Marcia Herrling Finch; two children, Amy and Gregory.
Community Involvement— Has served as Cayuga County United Way’s president and campaign chair, and has also served on its executive and finance committees. Past member of Leadership Cayuga’s Curriculum Program Committee, chair of the past membership committee for Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Rotary Club, past president and big brother for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, past board member of Hospice of the Finger Lakes and a former member of the Schweinfurth Art Center finance committee. Finch is a member of the American Irish Legislators Society and the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Committees— Assembly committees on Agriculture, Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, Energy, Environmental Conservation, Insurance and Rules
Voting Record
2012 Endorsements and Ratings
For the 2012 election, the New York State Business Council has rated Gary Finch with a 92 percent record of supporting legislation favoring the group’s positions on jobs, state government spending, taxes and energy.
Fundraising
Search disclosure reports from the New York State Board of Elections
Contact Information
District Office
69 South St.
Auburn, N.Y., 13021
(607) 687-8272
Albany Office
Room 448
Legislative Office Building
Albany, N.Y., 12248
(518) 455-5878
District Description
* The 126th Assembly District was formerly the 123rd Assembly District. The new district includes parts of Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Chenango counties.
