Courtesy Sen. Betty Little
State Sen. Betty Little has been nominated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and confirmed by the Senate as a member of the Olympic Regional Development Authority.
She was one of several appointments made on July 24.
“The COVID pandemic was a stress test on governments across the country, but New York showed what it means for government to perform for the people it serves,” Cuomo said. “The new additions to our team bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge that will be invaluable as we work to build back better from the COVID crisis and continue our record of delivering bold, progressive accomplishments for the people of New York state.”
Little is serving her ninth term as a state senator representing the residents of the 45th Senate District, which is comprised of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Warren and parts of St. Lawrence and Washington Counties.
She is not seeking re-election to another term.
Prior to first winning election to the State Senate in 2002, Little served in the State Assembly for seven years. A former teacher, she is the ranking minority member on the Senate’s Education Committee.
She also serves on the following committees: Housing, Construction and Community Development; Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Conservation, Finance, Health, New York City Education and Rules.
Born in Glens Falls, Little is a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and the College of Saint Rose with a degree in elementary education.
She resides in Queensbury.