Dennis P. Gallagher
Dennis P. Gallagher (born December 19, 1963) is a former New York City Council member who represented the 30th District in Queens, including the neighborhoods of Middle Village, Glendale, Ridgewood, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, and Forest Hills. Gallagher was one of only three Republicans in the 51-member city council, and the only one not representing a Staten Island district.
Gallagher held a variety of positions in the public sector before being elected to office. These positions included Investigator for the State of New York Crime Victims Board, Regional Coordinator for the New York State Assembly, Executive Assistant (secretary) to State Senator Serphin R. Maltese, and Chief of Staff to his predecessor, Councilman Thomas V. Ognibene.
Gallagher was first elected to the council in 2001. He won re-election in 2005.
He resigned from office and pleaded guilty in 2008 to two misdemeanors, admitting that he sexually abused a woman in his district office in Middle Village, Queens while he was intoxicated.[1]
Early life
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the middle child of 7 children. Gallagher attended St. Michael's elementary school, Power Memorial Academy and Pace University.[2]
References
- NY Times, 18 Mar 2008, Al Baker and Jonathan P Hicks, “Admitting Sexual Abuse, City Councilman Resigns”
- "Man of the Year: Councilman Dennis Gallagher". Juniper Park Civic Association. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Ognibene |
New York City Council, 30th District 2002–2008 |
Succeeded by Anthony Como |
| Preceded by John Fusco |
Minority Whip, New York City Council 2002–2008 |
Succeeded by Vincent Ignizio |