O’Mara sworn in to State Senate seat

ALBANY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) took the Oath of Office at the State Capitol last week to begin the 2023-2024 state legislative session representing New York’s 58th Senate District.

Following last year’s legislative redistricting process, O’Mara represents the newly redesignated 58th Senate District comprised of Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, and Yates Counties, and eastern half of Allegany County (the towns of Alfred, Almond, Amity, Andover, Birdsall, Burns, Grove, Independence, Scio, Ward, Wellsville, and Willing).

O’Mara was sworn in for the new term on Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the State Senate Chamber on the opening day of the new legislative session. He has also been reappointed as the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee by Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt.

“The Senate Republican Conference is heading into the new legislative session with an impressive class of freshman senators, as well as veteran members who are ready to continue the great work they have done on behalf of all New Yorkers,” Ortt said.

O’Mara has served as the top Republican on the powerful Finance Committee since 2021. He welcomed the ongoing assignment, saying he looks forward to having a direct voice on the legislative committee most responsible for overseeing the adoption of the state’s annual budget and setting the course for New York’s short- and long-term fiscal practices and responsibilities.

“I appreciate Leader Ortt’s continued confidence in my commitment to representing our Republican Conference on the Finance Committee,” said O’Mara. “Senate Republicans will continue to be a voice for lower taxes, less regulation, greater accountability, economic growth, job creation, and more common sense on state fiscal practices. The Finance Committee directly impacts so many of the key issues facing our localities, from the future of farming and manufacturing to tax relief, regulatory reform, and overall Upstate job creation. I welcome the opportunity, at this critical time, for direct input on a range of policy areas that will decide the short- and long-term future and strength of our local communities and economies.”

O’Mara sworn in to State Senate seat

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