Rob Ortt | |
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.jpg) Ortt in 2021 | |
| Minority Leader of the New York State Senate | |
| Assumed office June 28, 2020 | |
| Deputy | Andrew Lanza |
| Preceded by | John J. Flanagan |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | George Maziarz |
| Mayor of North Tonawanda | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Soos |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Pappas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Gary Ortt II May 23, 1979 North Tonawanda, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Meghan Ortt |
| Education | Canisius College (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2001–2009 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | New York Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Combat Infantryman Badge |
Robert Gary Ortt II (born May 23, 1979) is an American military veteran, treasurer, and politician who is a member of the New York State Senate. Ortt represents the 62nd district, which covers Niagara and Orleans counties. First elected in 2014, Ortt is a Republican.
Prior to serving in the State Senate, Ortt served as mayor of North Tonawanda, New York from 2010 to 2014 and as city treasurer from 2007 to 2010. On June 19, 2020, Ortt was named Senate Minority Leader.