Biography

*On Nov. 6, 2012 Dave Valesky won his bid for re-election with 99 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.

Occupation— former vice-president of Communications and former host of the midday talk show “Hour CNY,” WCNY (1995-2004); former aide, former State Assembly Majority Leader Michael Bragman, (1989-1995);

Education— bachelor’s degree, SUNY Potsdam; master’s degree, University of Connecticut

Family— wife, Julie, and three sons, Brian, Nathan and Steven

Committees — chair, Temporary Committee on Rules and Administration Reform; member, Agriculture; Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation; Energy and Telecommunications; Finance; Health; Local Government; Rules; Transportation

Voting Record (from Project Vote Smart)

Social Media

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SenValesky
Twitter — @SenDavidValesky

2012 Endorsements and Ratings

For the 2012 election, the New York State Business Council has rated David Valesky with an 80 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
or
View a summary of Valesky’s fundraising from the National Institute on Money in State Politics.

Contact Information

Albany Office
Legislative Office Building, Room 707
Albany, New York 12247
(518) 455-2838

District Office
805 State Office Building
333 East Washington Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 478-8745

District Description

*In 2012, redistricting changed the 49th state Senate District to the 53rd state Senate District. The district lost DeWitt, but gained Cicero and Salina. The newly drawn 53rd Senate District includes the city of Syracuse and the southeastern corner of Onondaga County, all of Madison County and two towns in Oneida County.