Kevin Byrne | |
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County Executive of Putnam County | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Maryellen Odell |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 94th district | |
In office January 3, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Steve Katz |
Succeeded by | Matt Slater |
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Born | Carmel, New York, U.S. | December 20, 1984
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Briana Messina |
Children | Braeden |
Residence | Mahopac, New York |
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Awards | 2021 Irish Echo 40 Under 40, 2020 NFIB Guardian of Small Business, 2020 GOPAC Emerging Leader, 2019 Westchester-Putnam Defender of Life Award, 2017 New York State GOP Rising Star, 2017 Highest Rated State Legislator by New York State Conservative Party, 2017 New York State Young Republicans' Wheeler Milmoe Assembly Member of the Year, 2003 Eagle Scout |
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Website | putnamcountyny Campaign website |
Kevin Byrne is an American public official serving as the 6th County Executive of Putnam County, NY and is a former state legislator of the New York State Assembly. He is a registered Republican.
As Putnam County Executive, Byrne is both the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Budget Officer of Putnam County government. He serves as a national executive board member of the American City County Exchange, board member of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, board member of the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation, and is a member of the County Executives of America, New York State Association of Counties, and New York State County Executives Association.[1] In 2024, Byrne was also named to Run Gen Z's Rising Stars Club where he serves as a mentor for younger Generation Z officials and candidates, supporting a new generation of leaders across America.[2][3]
During his tenure in the Assembly, Byrne served as the ranking member on the Assembly Health Committee, chairperson of the Assembly Minority Conference Program Committee, co-chair of the Assembly Minority Conference Task Force on Critical Infrastructure and Transportation, ranking member of the Assembly Aging Committee, and vice chair of minority steering.[4] Byrne also served on the Assembly Ways & Means, Governmental Operations, Insurance, Labor, and Transportation Committees.[5]
From 2018 to 2022, Byrne served as the New York State chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).