Angelo Santabarbara

Angelo L. Santabarbara (born September 14, 1972) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing 111th New York State Assembly District, which comprises all of Montgomery County and parts of Schenectady and Albany Counties.

Angelo L. Santabarbara
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 111 district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded byGeorge A. Amedore Jr.
Personal details
Born (1972-09-14) September 14, 1972
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Spouse(s)Jennifer Santabarbara
Children2
ResidenceRotterdam, New York
Alma materUniversity at Albany (BS)
OccupationArmy Reservist
Civil Engineer
Committees
  • Commission on Rural Resources (Chair)
  • Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorder (Chair)
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Governmental Employees
  • Veterans' Affairs
  • Mental Health
  • Racing & Wagering
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Reserve
Years of service1990–1998

Early life and career

Santabarbara is a first-generation Italian-American who is a lifelong resident of Schenectady County. He graduated from Schalmont High School in Rotterdam in 1990 and was later inducted into the Schalmont High School Alumni Wall of Distinction.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York at Albany and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

Santabarbara served in the United States Army Reserves for eight years with an honorable discharge in 1998, and has remained involved with local veterans organizations. He is the founder of the first AMVETS Post in his hometown of Rotterdam and served as Post Commander from 2012-2015. He worked as a Civil Engineer for more than 15 years before entering politics.

He also served as President of the Capital District Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers[2] and on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, Family and Child Service of Schenectady, and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schenectady County.

Political career

Santabarbara was elected to the Schenectady County Legislature in 2007 and re-elected in 2011, where he represented District 4, which includes the Towns of Rotterdam, Princetown and Duanesburg.[3] He served as Chairman of the Transportation Committee and Vice Chairman of the Veterans Committee.[4]

Santabarbara unsuccessfully challenged two term incumbent George Amedore for the 105th District of the New York State Assembly in 2010.[5] He held public office as a Schenectady County Legislator for 5 years.[3]

Angelo Santabarbara defeated Thomas Quackenbush in 2012 and was elected to the New York State Assembly as the first Assemblyman to represent the newly created 111th District, including Montgomery, Schenectady and Albany Counties.[6] In 2020 he was reelected to a 5th term and continues to serve in the New York State Assembly.[7]

As a member of the New York State Assembly he serves as Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Autism Retention and as a member of the Agriculture, Energy, Governmental Employees, Mental Health, Racing & Wagering, Small Business and Veterans' Affairs Committees.

References
  1. "Alumni". Schalmont Central School District. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  2. "Officers - Contacts". Capital District Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Archived from the original on 2012-06-09.
  3. "Angelo Santabarbara". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  4. "Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, PE visits the NYSSPE Annual Conference as Keynote Speaker". nysspe.org. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  5. "Santabarbara hopes second bid is a winner". Times Union. Albany, New York. 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
  6. "Santabarbara wins seat in Assembly". The Leader Herald. Gloversville, New York. 2012-11-07. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
  7. "Election Results | Capital Region Albany New York | Spectrum News". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
Political offices
Preceded by
At large		 Schenectady County, New York Legislator, 4th District
January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2012		 Succeeded by
At large
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
George A. Amedore Jr.		 New York State Assembly, 111th District
January 1, 2013 – present		 Incumbent
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