Preceded by Jim Tedisco Role Assemblyman Political party Republican Spouse Lauren Kolb | Religion Catholic Party Republican Party Name Brian Kolb | |
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Governor David Paterson
Andrew Cuomo Born August 14, 1952 (age 71)
Rochester, New York ( 1952-08-14 ) Children Britton, Clayton, and Kylie Alma mater Saint Petersburg Junior College (A.A.)
Roberts Wesleyan College (B.S.) and (M.S.) Residence Canandaigua, New York, United States Education St. Petersburg College, Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
Assembly minority leader brian kolb debates assemblywoman michelle schimel on microstamping
Brian M. Kolb (born August 14, 1952) is the New York State assemblyman from the 131st District, and is the minority leader of the Assembly. He was unanimously chosen as minority leader in April 2009, following the resignation of Jim Tedisco.
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- Assembly minority leader brian kolb debates assemblywoman michelle schimel on microstamping
- 2019 Disabilities Awareness Day NYS Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb
- Early life and career
- New York Assembly
- Awards
- Refusal to seek higher office
- Personal life
- References
Kolb, a Republican, has served in the Assembly since February 2000, when he won a special election. The 131st District comprises all of Ontario County and portions of Seneca County in Upstate New York.
2019 Disabilities Awareness Day - NYS Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb
Early life and career
Kolb was born in Rochester, New York. He received his Associate of Arts degree from Saint Petersburg Junior College in 1980. From 1986 to 1987 he was the Town Supervisor for the Town of Richmond, and therefore also on the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. In 1996, he received his B.S. from Roberts Wesleyan College, and continued on to receive his M.S. in 1998. He became an adjunct professor at Roberts Wesleyan in 2000. He was co-founder of North American Filter Corp, as well as the Former President/COO of Refractron Technologies Corp.
New York Assembly
Kolb was chosen in a special election held in February 2000, and re-elected ever since that time.
Kolb currently serves as the Ranking Minority Member on the Committee on Rules, and is a member of several other standing committees. He is also a member of the member of the Advisory Board for the Ontario ARC, a member of the Sons of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus and the American Irish Legislators Society. Kolb is also a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the League of Women Voters.
Awards
Refusal to seek higher office
Kolb had been named as a leading contender to challenge first-term Democrat Eric Massa (who eventually retired before seeking re-election) for the United States House of Representatives seat representing New York's 29th congressional district in 2010; however, he declined to seek the seat after becoming minority leader. Though his potential candidacy was never taken seriously, he has also declined an opportunity to run against Kirsten Gillibrand for United States Senate, again declined to seek the 29th district seat even after Massa's resignation, and also declined to run for Congress in 2012, this time against Democrat Kathy Hochul.
Personal life
Kolb resides in Canandaigua, New York. He is remarried to Lauren Kolb, and has three children: Britton, Clayton, and Kylie, from his first marriage. He is also the son, brother, father and uncle of veterans.