Tom McKevitt | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 17th district |
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Assumed office February 28, 2006 |
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Preceded by | Maureen O'Connell |
Personal details | |
Born |
Oceanside, New York |
April 28, 1971
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Samantha McGill |
Children | two |
Residence | East Meadow, New York |
Alma mater |
Hofstra University Hofstra Law School |
Profession | lawyer, politician |
Website | Official website |
Thomas McKevitt (born April 28, 1971) represents District 17 in the New York Assembly, which includes large portions of Nassau County, New York.
McKevitt was born in East Meadow, New York and is a lifetime resident of Nassau County. He received a B.A from Hofstra University, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1993. McKevitt earned his Juris Doctor from the Hofstra Law School in 1996. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Formerly the Deputy Attorney for Hempstead, New York, as well as a staffer for former Senator Alfonse D'Amato and State Senator Kemp Hannon, McKevitt was chosen in a special election held on February 28, 2006 to replace outgoing Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell, who is now the Nassau County Clerk.
McKevitt and Samantha McGill were married in July 2001. He and his wife reside in East Meadow, New York with their two children.