Jamie Romeo

Jamie Romeo is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Romeo has served as Monroe County Clerk since 2020. She previously represented the 136th district in the New York State Assembly, covering parts of Rochester and its inner suburbs, from 2019 until 2020.[1][2]

Jamie Romeo
Romeo announces her Assembly run in 2018
Monroe County Clerk
Assumed office
February 6, 2020
Preceded byAdam Bello
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 136th district
In office
January 9, 2019 – February 6, 2020
Preceded byJoe Morelle
Succeeded bySarah Clark
Personal details
Born1984 or 1985 (age 37–38)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Irondequoit, New York, U.S.
EducationSt. John Fisher College (BA)
SUNY Brockport (MPA)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Career

While still obtaining her MPA at SUNY Brockport, Romeo began her political career working for the Democratic legislative office in Monroe County.[3] Afterwards, she held positions as chief of staff for State Senator Ted O'Brien and executive director of the Monroe County Democratic Committee.[4]

Electoral history

In 2018, after the death of U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Assemblymen Joseph Morelle announced a run for her former congressional seat opening up the New York State Assembly seat in the 136th district that he occupied for the first time since 1990. Romeo ran for the seat, defeating two other candidates in the primary election and facing no opposition in the November general election.[5] She took office on January 9, 2019.

After Monroe County Clerk Adam Bello was elected Monroe County Executive in 2019, Romeo announced her candidacy for his former office.[6] On February 6, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo appointed her to the position in advance of the 2020 election.[7][8]

Personal life

Romeo was born and raised in Irondequoit, where she continues to live with her son, Dominic.[3]

References
  1. "Monroe County Clerk". Monroe County.gov. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. "Jamie Romeo". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  3. "Meet Jamie". Jamie Romeo for Monroe County Clerk. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. "Jamie Romeo's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  5. Juan Vazquez, Caitlin White, and Megan Mack (September 13, 2018). "Jamie Romeo wins 136th Assembly District seat". WXXI. Retrieved February 22, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. Will Cleveland and Brian Sharp (December 5, 2019). "Jamie Romeo, seeking to replace Adam Bello, announces run for Monroe County Clerk". Democrat & Chronicle. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  7. "Governor Cuomo Announces Appointment of Assembly Member Jamie Romeo to Monroe County Clerk". NY.gov. February 6, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  8. Wendy Wright (February 6, 2020). "Assembly Member Jamie Romeo Appointed to Monroe County Clerk Seat". Spectrum Local News. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
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