Legislator Dennis A. Feeney elected Majority Leader
Democrats elect Feeney as their leader on Thursday evening
ALBANY (April 5th, 2018) — Albany County Legislator Dennis A. Feeney was elected Majority Leader of the Legislature at a Democratic Caucus meeting held Thursday at the County Office Building at 112 State St., Albany.
Majority Leader Dennis A. Feeney replaced Legislator Gary W. Domalewicz of Albany, who resigned as Majority Leader on Thursday ahead of the vote to elect Feeney. Feeney said he would appoint new deputy Majority Leaders in the very near future.
“I appreciate the support of the Democratic Legislators who selected me to lead our Caucus, and I look forward to working with our politically diverse members and our staff to advance an agenda that reflects our party’s values,” Majority Leader Dennis A. Feeney said. “Sometimes, leadership votes focus on disagreements or divisions, but it’s clear after our Caucus that Democratic members are ready to put differences aside and to work together respectfully, especially when we have different opinions. I thank Gary Domalewicz for being gracious and look forward to continuing to serve with him.”
Feeney is a second-term Democrat who represents residents of the 28th Legislative District in the Town of Guilderland. He is an original partner of the law firm of Feeney and Centi in Guilderland. The general civil practice specializes in business, and estate and personal injury litigation. Feeney has been recognized as an Upstate New York Super Lawyer in the area of Probate Law.
Feeney is a lifelong resident of Guilderland and a member of the Guilderland YMCA and Guilderland Elks Lodge. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and president of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Conference of the St.Vincent de Paul Society.
Feeney is a member of the Law, Civic Center, Conservation & Improvement and Health committees. He is a former member of the Mass Transit Committee. He graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. He lives in Guilderland with his wife Terri.
