Preceded by Jim Bacalles Website Official website Party Republican Party Profession politician Spouse Laura Palmesano | Children two Role American Politician Political party Republican Name Phil Palmesano | |
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Born April 25, 1969 (age 54)
Hornell, New York ( 1969-04-25 ) Alma mater St. Bonaventure University Education St. Bonaventure University Residence Corning, New York, United States | ||
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Philip A. "Phil" Palmesano (born April 25, 1969) is an American politician and member of the New York State Assembly. He represents the 132nd Assembly District which includes parts of Steuben and Chemung counties and all of Schuyler and Yates counties.
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Palmesano was born in the city of Hornell, New York, and graduated from Hornell High School in 1987. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Bonaventure University in 1991. After college he worked as an aide to several federal and state lawmakers including former State Assembly members Donald Davidsen and Jim Bacalles, who both represented parts of the district that Palmesano now represents. He worked as the district director for former Congressman Randy Kuhl in 2004 before joining the staff of former State Senator George Winner.
In 2009, Palmesano was elected to represent the city of Corning in the Steuben County Legislature. He served on the Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee, and the Human Services, Health and Education Committees. In 2010, he was elected to the State Assembly as a Republican, defeating Independent democrat Jason Jordon.
Palmesano and his wife Laura reside in Corning with their two children, Leah and Sam.