City of Plattsburgh Democratic Committee

64 Trafalgar Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

County Legislature Area 9:
John Gallagher

John Gallagher (email) 

41 Draper Ave.

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-561-0484 

I grew up in Oneonta, New York. After graduating from Oneonta High School, I attended The State University College at Oneonta

Following my graduation from SUCO, I took a teaching position in Smithtown, on Long Island where I taught biology and chemistry, and coached soccer, golf, and bowling. In 1973 I became the chair of the science department at Smithtown HS West. In 1977 I became South Unit Principal at Smithtown HS East. In 1981 I became Principal of Plattsburgh High School serving for just over eighteen years, retiring in October of 1999.

Education
  • BS in Education- Oneonta State University College
  • MAT – Brown University
  • Ed.D. - University of Vermont
  • Other graduate work at The University of Utah, The University of Wisconsin, Hofstra University and Plattsburgh State
Professional Experience
  • Teacher of Biology and Chemistry
  • Chair of The Smithtown West Science Department
  • South Unit Principal, Smithtown East H.S.
  • Principal, Plattsburgh High School
  • Interim Superintendent, Willsboro Central School
  • Interim Director of Instructional Services, Champlain Valley Educational Services
  • Executive Director, NYSPHSAA Section VII
Community Service
  • Police Athletic League, North Shore, Vice President
  • Explorer Post Advisor in Smithtown
  • Trustee and officer of The Kent-Delord Museum in Plattsburgh
  • Chairman and member of the Stop DWI Advisory Board in Clinton County
  • Advised the Plattsburgh High School Key Club
  • Member of the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program Advisory Board

Related Activities
  • Vice Chairman of the North Country Youth Board
  • Clinton County Workforce Investment Board
  • City of Plattsburgh Downtown Committee and Parking Committee
  • Vice President of the Plattsburgh City School District Board of Education
I was elected Area 9 Legislator, Clinton County Legislature, in November of 2000, and re-elected in 2003. I served for six years as Chair of the Clinton County Democratic Committee.

As a legislator I am Chair of the Personnel Committee and Grievance Committee. I also serve on the Health, Children and Family Services, and Finance Committees.

Over the past seven years the Clinton County Legislature has worked cooperatively to solve problems that effect county residents. It has been a model that state and federal governments should follow. It has been a pleasure to represent the ideals of the Democratic Party on that legislature knowing that we work for all the citizens, not for the agenda of individuals.  As a member of the Legislature I am is committed to,
  • Continue the development of Plattsburgh International Airport.
  • Attract and sustain area businesses with highly skilled and well-paid workforces.
  • Actively supporting our seniors, making life in our community affordable.
  • Supporting our labor force and organized labor.
  • Representing the needs of the City of Plattsburgh
  • Keeping property taxes at an affordable level
         
These are a few of the many issues we will be working on. I will be expanding on the issues as the campaign unfolds.

County Legislator John Gallagher receives Schumer Endorsement 

September 21, 2007

 

"I am pleased to endorse John Gallagher for re-election to his seat as Area 9 legislator on the Clinton County Legislature. Over the years have had the good fortune to work closely with the legislature -- and with John Gallagher in particular.

I know that he is committed to his community and a tireless worker for its betterment.  I ask you to support his election so that he might ontinue to represent his area, and all of Clinton County, with distinction."

 

Senator Charles E. Schumer 

 

313 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6542
Fax: 202-228-3027

County Legislator Area 9: John Gallagher


John Gallagher at Plattsburgh Airport
Grand Opening

John Gallagher speaking with County Legislator Dr. Robert Heins at Plattsburgh Airport Grand Opening

John Gallagher at the Adirondack Museum

 

 

 

 

 

64 Trafalgar Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901