Andrew Spano Explained

Andrew Spano
Native Name:instead.-->
Office2:7th County Executive of Westchester County
Predecessor2:Andrew O'Rourke
Termend2:December 31, 2009
Termstart2:January 1, 1998
Successor2:Rob Astorino
Birth Date:17 April 1936
Party:Democratic
Residence:Shrub Oak, New York
Education:Fordham University (BA, MA)
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Spouse:Brenda Resnick Spano
Term Start3:January 1, 1982
Term End3:December 31, 1994
Succeeded3:Leonard N. Spano
Preceded3:George R. Morrow
Office3:County Clerk of Westchester County
Office1:Commissioner of the
New York State Board of Elections
Termstart1:April 14, 2014
Preceded1:Gregory P. Peterson
1Blankname1:Governor
1Namedata1:Andrew Cuomo
Kathy Hochul
Termend1:January 30, 2024
Successor1:Essma Bagnuola

Andrew J. Spano (born April 17, 1936) is an American politician who served as Westchester County Executive from 1998 to 2009. Spano was defeated by challenger Rob Astorino in the November 2009 election.[1] [2]

He was elected County Executive in 1997, and reelected in 2001 and 2005. Prior to his election as County Executive, Andrew Spano was Westchester County Clerk from 1982 to 1994.

He also served on the board of County Executives of America, an organization representing the interests of counties nationwide.[3]

From 2014 - 2024, Spano has served as Commissioner of the New York State Board of Elections.[4] [5] [6] On January 30, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Essma Bagnuola to replace him.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cuomo taps Andrew Spano for Board of Elections. Gormley. Michael. Newsday. en. 2020-01-17.
  2. News: Spano Sees Himself As a Conciliator. Greene. Donna. 1997-11-16. The New York Times. 2020-01-17. en-US. 0362-4331.
  3. Web site: Andrew Spano. archives.westchestergov.com. 2020-01-17.
  4. Web site: Andy Spano named to state Board of Elections. lohud.com. en. 2020-01-17.
  5. News: New York Board of Elections Cancels Democratic Presidential Primary. New York Times. Stephanie . Saul . Nick . Corasaniti. April 27, 2020. May 1, 2020.
  6. Web site: About the New York State Board of Elections: Commissioners. New York State Board of Elections. n.d.. May 1, 2020.