* James McClusky won the 2011 election, along with Democrats Charles Merrell, Patrick MacRae and David Magnarelli. Information as of 2011.

Biography

Occupation: Town of Watertown Justice; attorney, McClusky Law Firm LLC

Education: BA Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY; JD University of Buffalo School of Law

Family: Wife Joanne; children Jillian, 27, Michael, 24, Briana, 17, Erin 17, James II, 14; grandchild Micah, 2; parents William (deceased) and Joan

Community Involvement: Disabled Persons Action Organization: Board of directors (present), secretary (2004-2010), president (2010-present); CREDO Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions, Inc.: Board of directors (2005-present); president (2008-2011); St. Patrick’s Church: Lifetime member, Church Counsel (2002-2008); Knights of Columbus: Fourth degree member (2005-present); Watertown Ski Patrol (1988-present); Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor (2005-present); Italian American Association (1993-present); Watertown Elks Lodge No. 496 (1995-present); coach, various youth sports (1998-present); Resolution Center of Jefferson and Lewis Counties, Inc. (2000-2010); American Cancer Society (1989-1997, past president); Town of Adams Rotary Club (1988-2003, past president)

Past Offices

Town of Watertown Justice, 2003-present — Elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010 on Republican, Democratic, Conservative and Independence lines

Contact Information

18388 Alpine Ridge Road,
Watertown, N.Y., 13601
(315) 232-4551