Timothy P. Gordon

Timothy P. Gordon is an American former politician from New York who served in the New York State Assembly for two terms.[1] He was first elected in 2006[2] and was re-elected in 2008 to represent the 108th Assembly District.[3] A member of the Independence Party,[4] Gordon caucused with the Assembly's Democratic majority.[1]

Gordon's accomplishments during his tenure in the Assembly included his sponsorship of the following bills that became law: (a) renewable energy legislation that allowed net metering[5] for businesses, government buildings, and farms.[6]

After having voted against same-sex marriage in 2007,[7][8] Gordon voted "yes" on same-sex marriage legislation that passed the Assembly in May 2009.[9]

Gordon was defeated by Republican Steven McLaughlin in his 2010 bid for re-election[10] after Gordon was filmed disposing of his opponent's lawn signs[11] and calling an alleged constituent a "fraud".[12]

References
  1. http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Lame-duck-targets-the-unblinking-eye-877318.php Lame duck targets the unblinking eye. Jimmy Vielkind, Albany Times-Union, December 13, 2010.
  2. Cuozzo, Jim (November 8, 2006). "Vote 2006 — Gordon and Donovan celebrate victory at the polls".
  3. Carroll, Jarrett (November 14, 2008). "Gordon holds on to 108th Assembly District seat".
  4. Odato, James M. (August 1, 2012). "Gordon fired as breeding fund boss". Times Union.
  5. Lekocevic, Melanie (2010-10-23). "Race for the 108th Assembly District: Tim Gordon". The Daily Mail (Greene County). Archived from the original on 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  6. Teasdale, Emilia (2010-10-30). "Rematch slated for 108th Assembly seat". Archived from the original on 2010-11-22. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  7. "Gay Marriage And The Assembly". www.nystateofpolitics.com.
  8. "A step toward gay vows?". NY State Senate. May 13, 2009.
  9. Spector, Joseph (2009-05-12). "N.Y. Assembly passes same-sex marriage legislation". USATODAY.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  10. https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010AssemblyRecertified09122012.pdf 2010 Assembly Election Results, New York State Board of Elections
  11. "Assemblyman admits to removing opponent's campaign signs". WTEN. 2010-10-21. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  12. writer, STEPHANIE LEE Staff (October 2, 2010). "'Tracker' from foe puts assemblyman on defense". Times Union.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Pat M. Casale		 New York State Assembly, 108th District
2007–2010		 Succeeded by
Steven McLaughlin
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