Barbara J. Fiala | |
---|---|
Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles | |
In office 2011–2014 | |
Governor | Andrew Cuomo |
Preceded by | David Swarts |
Succeeded by | Mark J. F. Schroeder |
6th Broome County Executive | |
In office 2005–2010 | |
Preceded by | Jeffrey P. Kraham |
Succeeded by | Patrick J. Brennan |
Broome County Clerk | |
In office 1999–2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Binghamton, New York | May 13, 1944
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anthony Fiala Sr |
Children | Jim Fiala, Anthony Fiala Jr |
Residence(s) | Endicott, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Broome Community College Binghamton University |
Website | http://www.barbfiala.com |
Barbara J. Fiala is the former Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and County Executive of Broome County, New York.[1] Fiala also served as Broome County Clerk from 1999 to 2004.[1] She was the first female County Executive of Broome County and served as President of the New York State Association of County Executives.[2] On July 30, 2015, Fiala officially announced her candidacy for the New York State Senate's 52nd district. The seat became vacant after then-Senator Thomas W. Libous was convicted of a Federal felony of lying to the FBI.[1] Fiala was defeated in the November election by Fred Akshar, the Republican nominee.[3]