Robert Ortt
| Rob Ortt | |
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 62nd District |
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Assumed office January 1, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | George Maziarz |
| Mayor of North Tonawanda | |
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In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Lawrence V. Soos |
| Succeeded by | Arthur G. Pappas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Meghan Ott |
| Residence | North Tonawanda, New York |
| Education | St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute |
| Alma mater | Canisius College |
| Occupation | Politician, soldier, financial analyst |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | New York Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 2001-2009 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Combat Infantryman’s Badge |
Robert G. Ortt (born c. 1979) is an American Republican politician and member of the New York State Senate, representing the upstate 62nd district which covers Niagara and Orleans counties.
Robert G. Ortt is the son of Robert and Suzette Ortt, and the grandson of Milford R. Ortt (d. 2016) and Ruth DeGregorio, of North Tonawanda.
Ortt attended St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in Buffalo and graduated from Canisius College, with a degree in international relations and political science. Ortt and his wife, Meghan, live in North Tonawanda.
In October 2001, Rob enlisted in New York Army National Guard in response to the September 11 attacks. From March 2008 until December 2008, he served in the War in Afghanistan where his mission was to serve as a combat mentor/advisor to the Afghan National Police in Kandahar City, the second-largest city in Afghanistan. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge He achieved the rank of first lieutenant.
On April 3, 2007, Rob was appointed as City Treasurer by the Common Council of North Tonawanda, New York. A few months later on November 6, 2007, he was elected to serve a four-year term, which began on January 1, 2008. On November 4, 2008, the town voted to eliminate the position of City Clerk and combined the offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer to form one position of Clerk-Treasurer, making Ortt the first to hold that title.
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