Robert G. Ortt

Robert G. Ortt CONConservative

State Senator, District 62

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Robert G. OrttCONConservative State Senator, District 62
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Robert Gary Ortt II (born May 23, 1979) is an American military veteran, treasurer, and politician who is a member of the New York State Senate. Ortt represents the 62nd district, which covers Niagara and Orleans counties. First elected in 2014, Ortt is a Republican. Prior to serving in the State Senate, Ortt served as mayor of North Tonawanda, New York from 2010 to 2014 and as city treasurer from 2007 to 2010. On June 19, 2020, Ortt was named Senate Minority Leader.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Canisius University
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Minority Leader
New York State Senate
2020 - Current
Senator
New York State Senate
2015 - Current
Mayor
City of North Tonawanda, New York
2010 - 2014
Clerk-Treasurer
City of North Tonawanda, New York
2008 - 2009
Treasurer
City of North Tonawanda, New York
2007 - 2008
First Lieutenant
New York Army National Guard
2001 - 2009
Independent Personal Financial Analyst
Primerica Financial Services
2003 - 2007
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Former Chair
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Civil Service and Pensions Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Environmental Conservation Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Labor Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Higher Education Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Local Government Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Insurance Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Energy and Telecommunications Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Cities Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, New York State Senate
Former Ranking Member
Agriculture Committee, New York State Senate
Former Ranking Member
Veterans, Homeland Security, and Military Affairs Committee, New York State Senate
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