Andrew Spano
Encyclopedia
Andrew J. Spano is a Democratic
politician from the state of New York
, who served as Westchester County Executive
from 1998 until 2010, when he was defeated by challenger Rob Astorino
in the November 2009 elections by a surprising upset.
He was elected County Executive
in 1997, and reelected in 2001 and 2005. Prior to his election as County Executive, Andrew Spano was Westchester County Clerk
from 1982 to 1994.
He also served on the board of County Executives of America, an organization representing the interests of counties nationwide.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician from the state of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, who served as Westchester County Executive
Westchester County Executive
Westchester County Executive is the head of the executive branch of the Westchester County government. The county executive has power to veto acts of Westchester County Board of Legislators-History:...
from 1998 until 2010, when he was defeated by challenger Rob Astorino
Rob Astorino
Rob Astorino is the Westchester County Executive and an American media personality and politician who is a radio host and program director for the Catholic Channel on SIRIUS Satelitte Radio. He was one of the founders of 1050 AM ESPN Radio in New York City, and worked as the station's Executive...
in the November 2009 elections by a surprising upset.
He was elected County Executive
County executive
A county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position...
in 1997, and reelected in 2001 and 2005. Prior to his election as County Executive, Andrew Spano was Westchester County Clerk
Westchester County Clerk
Westchester County Clerk is the oldest elected office in Westchester County, having been established in 1683. The County Clerk's responsibility is maintaining and preserving the official documents and records. The current Westchester County Clerk is Timothy C...
from 1982 to 1994.
He also served on the board of County Executives of America, an organization representing the interests of counties nationwide.