Dennis Gabryszak
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Dennis H. Gabryszak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 143rd District | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 12, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Tokasz |
| Succeeded by | Angela Wozniak |
| Town Supervisor of Cheektowaga | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Swiatek |
| Succeeded by | James J. Jankowiak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1951 Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Louise A. Gabryszak |
| Residence | Cheektowaga, New York |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Dennis H. Gabryszak (born November 18, 1951) is an American former politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Gabryszak was a member of the New York State Assembly for the 143rd district from 2007 until his January 2014 resignation.
Life and career[]
Gabryszak is of Polish heritage.[1]
Gabryszak served as trustee on the Board of Trustees for Depew, New York in 1981. In 1984, he was elected to the Cheektowaga Town Board; he served as supervisor of Cheektowaga from 1993 to 2006.
Gabryszak was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2006.
Harassment allegations and resignation[]
In December 2013, three of Gabryszak's former legislative staffers accused him of sexual harassment.[2] By January 2014, that number had grown to seven.[3][4] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that Gabryszak should address the sexual harassment allegations or resign. Gabryszak resigned his Assembly seat on January 12, 2014.[5]
External links[]
References[]
- ^ "2012 Politics - Dennis Gabryszak". ampoleagle.com.
- ^ http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/cheektowaga/assemblyman-gabryszak-accused-of-sexually-harassing-three-former-staffers-20131220[bare URL]
- ^ http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/albany-politics/seventh-woman-makes-legal-complaint-against-gabryszak-20140107[bare URL]
- ^ Odato, James M. (January 7, 2014). "Claims against Gabryszak grow". Times Union.
- ^ McCarthy, Robert; Precious, Tom (12 January 2014). "Gabryszak resigns amid sexual harassment claims". buffalonews.com. The Buffalo News. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- 1951 births
- Living people
- American politicians of Polish descent
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- New York (state) Democrats
- University at Buffalo alumni
- People from Cheektowaga, New York
- 21st-century American politicians