| John J. Salka | |
| State Assembly: | New York |
| District: | 121st |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | William Magee |
| Party: | Republican |
| Birth Date: | 14 November 1954 |
| Birth Place: | Utica, New York |
| Spouse: | Erin |
| Children: | 2 |
| Education: | Mohawk Valley Community College, A.A.S. |
| Residence: | Brookfield, New York, U.S. |
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| Signature: | John Salka Signature.png |
John J. Salka is an American politician and respiratory therapist from the state of New York. A Republican, Salka has represented the 121st district of the New York State Assembly, based in Madison and Otsego Counties, since 2019.[1] [2]
Salka has worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years,[1] currently serving as the director of cardiopulmonary services at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.[3]
Salka was elected as Brookfield Town Supervisor in 2007, a position he held until 2018.[1]
In 2014, Salka ran for the New York State Assembly's 121st district, challenging long-serving incumbent Democrat William Magee.[4] Salka lost, 53-47%. He ran again against Magee in 2016, losing by a slightly narrower margin of 52-48%.[5]
Salka announced a third run for the Assembly in 2018, this time defeating Magee 51-49%. He took office on January 9, 2019.[6]
Salka lives in Brookfield with his wife Erin. They have two children; Emily (born 1993), and Aleksandr (born 1994). Emily died of brain cancer in 2015.[7]