Meet Greg

The Life of Greg Ball
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Gregory R. Ball was born in Pawling, New York on September 16, 1977. Elected in the fall of 2006, the Assemblyman represents the 99th Assembly District comprised of the town of Pawling in Dutchess County, the towns of Patterson, Carmel and Southeast in Putnam County and the towns of North Salem, Somers and Yorktown in Westchester County.

A fifth generation New Yorker and the hardworking son of a postal worker, Greg graduated from public school and sent himself through college. The first in his family to graduate from college, Greg first attended Valley Forge Military Academy where he was both a Falcon Scholar and member of the Army’s Reserve Officer Training Corps.

As a Cadet at Valley Forge, Greg was granted a Congressional Nomination from Rep. Sue Kelly, and with that honor was accepted to and attended the United States Air Force Academy where he concentrated in political science, majoring in Political Science with an emphasis on American Politics and Latin American Affairs. Greg graduated in 2001 receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. Greg also has experience working in the White House Drug Policy Office, where he served as an intern during the Presidency of William Jefferson Clinton.

As an Air Force Officer, Greg served as an Air Force Protocol Officer in the 11th Wing working protocol for many four-star generals, including the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff. While serving in uniform, Greg worked his way through night school and is currently completing his Masters in Liberal Arts with a concentration in International Affairs at Georgetown University.

Over the course of his military career, Greg received numerous awards including an Achievement Medal for outstanding service that was presented to First Lieutenant Ball by General John P. Jumper, the Air Force Chief of Staff.

After receiving an Honorable Discharge from Active Duty in January of 2005, Greg returned home to New York with his focus on helping better the community.

Greg is involved in many community organizations including his service as a board member for the New York chapter of the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, an honorary member of the United Taxpayers of Yorktown, and a member of the Yorktown, Mahopac and Brewster chambers of commerce, respectively.

Assemblyman Ball is a leader in Albany fighting for school tax reform, a property tax cap, the elimination of unfunded mandates, the reversal of New York’s openly hostile business climate and a reform of the legislature from top to bottom.

He currently resides in Patterson, New York.

Standing Committee Assignments 2009: Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (Ranking Minority Member); Energy; Housing; Veterans’ Affairs.

VOTE IN 2008 GENERAL ELECTION

Greg Ball, Rep. 27,264; Ind. 3,212; Con. 2,847
John A. Degnan, Dem. 22,630; Wor. 1,744