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Terry Gipson
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 41st district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byStephen Saland
Succeeded bySue Serino
Personal details
Born (1963-04-02) April 2, 1963 (age 61)
Terrell, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMichelle Donner
Residence(s)Highland, New York, U.S.
Alma materTexas Tech University (BFA)
Penn State University (MFA)
Websitewww.terrygipsonny.com

Terry W. Gipson (born April 2, 1963) is an American politician who was elected as a Democratic member of the New York Senate in November 2012,[1][2] and served from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2014, in the 200th State Legislature. He represented the state's 41st district, which covers most of Dutchess County and Putnam County. He launched a campaign for Governor of New York in 2017[3][1] to challenge incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo; Gipson withdrew from the race in 2018.[4]

Early life and career

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Gipson was born in Terrell, Texas and raised in Tyler, Texas.[5] He received a BFA from Texas Tech University in 1987, and an MFA from Penn State University in 1991.[5] Gipson served as a volunteer firefighter and worked as a design director for MTV Networks and a designer for Rockwell Architecture, before opening his own business.[5] In 2006, Gipson opened Gipson Design Group, located in Rhinebeck, New York, where he was twice elected a trustee to the Rhinebeck Village Board before winning election to the Senate.[6][7] He closed his business in January 2013, in order to work full-time as a senator.[8][2]

Political career

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2012 New York State Senate election

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Gipson is a Democrat who was elected to the New York Senate in 2012 by edging longtime Republican senator Stephen Saland by 2,100 votes following Saland's controversial 2011 vote in favor of same-sex marriage. Gipson was not Saland's only opponent; Saland also faced a challenge from Neil Di Carlo, who received 17,000 votes on the Conservative line.[9] Gipson is the first and only Democrat since Franklin Delano Roosevelt to have held this seat.[10][11][12]

State Senate tenure

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As a senator, Gipson advocated for the inclusion of Dutchess and Putnam counties in the 0% manufacturing tax plan passed in the 2014–2015 state budget.[13][14] His Senate office secured construction and infrastructure grants for The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Poughkeepsie,[15][16] The Imagination Station in Kent,[17][18][19] Town of Hyde Park’s business district,[20][21][22] and the Village of Wappingers Falls.[23][24]

Gipson sponsored legislation that designated Wappinger Creek as an inland waterway. This act provided the opportunity for the 13 surrounding municipalities to apply for state and federal funding for waterfront revitalization, storm water treatment, and wastewater management, among other projects.[25][23][26][27][28]

Senator Gipson was a staunch advocate for the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease. During his term, he sponsored and cosponsored legislation to compensate victims of Lyme disease and tick-borne pathogens for the costs of long-term medical care,[29][30] increase funding for tick-borne illness research,[31][32][33] and to protect doctors trying to relieve the suffering of people suffering with chronic Lyme disease.[34][35][36][37]

Gipson received the top score from Environmental Advocates for his record on environmental protection and conversation.[38] He supported a ban on hydrofracking[39][40] and on the use of fracking chemicals as road de-icer in New York.[41] Senator Gipson also supported a $90 million investment in New York State Parks in the 2014-15 state budget, which included funding for parks and historic sites in his district.[42][43][44]

Gipson sponsored a bill to ban Pearson, the for-profit testing company, from New York State.[45][46][47]

A member of the Senate Veterans Committee [2], Senator Gipson hosted an annual veterans' fair to recognize their service and to connect veterans and their families to a variety of support organizations.[48][49][50][51]

Committee assignments

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Gipson served as the ranking member of the Agriculture and Local Government committees. He served as a member of the Banks, Consumer Protection, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Veterans, Racing and Wagering committees.[52]

Vampire Bill

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Early in his term, recognizing that critical legislation often took place late in the night when constituents were less likely to be paying attention, Gipson introduced the Vampire Voting Act, intended to make the state legislature more transparent by prohibiting voting on bills (“vampire bills”) between 9pm and 9am.[53][54][55]

Subsequent elections

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In a November 2014 re-election bid, Gipson was defeated by Republican Susan J. Serino.[56][57] Gipson was again defeated by Serino in a 2016 rematch.[58]

In late 2017, Gipson announced that he would challenge incumbent governor Andrew Cuomo in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary. Gipson ended that campaign several months later when actress Cynthia Nixon announced she, too, was challenging the governor.[59][60][61]

Later career

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From 2016 to 2022, Gipson was a full-time lecturer in the Communications Department at SUNY New Paltz and taught Speech Communication at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.[62][63][64][65] As of 2022, he is a member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University where he teaches public speaking, strategic communication, and public relations in the writing program.[66]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Terry Gipson | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Robert A. Harding, "Former state Sen. Terry Gipson inches closer to 2018 run for NY governor" Archived July 1, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, The Citizen, November 14, 2017
  4. ^ Terry Gipson, "Ending 2018 Campaign for Governor of New York" Archived August 29, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, March 21, 2018
  5. ^ a b c "Terry". terrygipsonny.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  6. ^ "Terry". web.archive.org. October 1, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  7. ^ "Interview with Incoming New York State Senator Terry Gipson". WAMC. January 7, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "Gipson Design Group • Projects and Credits". www.gipsondesigngroup.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  9. ^ Reisman, Nick. "Cuomo: 'Unfortunate' That Saland Lost In 'Today's Political Environment'". capitaltonightny.ynn.com/. Archived from the original on December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  10. ^ Franklin D. Roosevelt
  11. ^ Donahue, Alan Chartock, Joe (July 2013). "FDR Presidential Library and Museum - NY State Senator Terry Gipson". www.wamc.org. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Rededication | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  13. ^ "Senator Gipson Urges NYS to Include Upstate Counties Within Mta Region in 0% Corporate Tax for Manufacturers Plan | NY State Senate". web.archive.org. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "2014-15 Enacted Budget Released". www.budget.ny.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  15. ^ "Senator Terry Gipson Delivers $100,000 Grant for Construction of New Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Facility | NY State Senate". web.archive.org. May 13, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Legislative report, 3/3". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  17. ^ "Senator Terry Gipson Delivers $100,000 Grant to Build Playground at Kent Elementary School | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Propper, David (September 12, 2013). "A Young Voice and Mother's Persistence Leads to Major Grant for Kent | The Examiner News". Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Letter: Gipson boosted Kent playground plan". web.archive.org. October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  20. ^ Cruz, Roberto. "Taxes at Work: Hyde Park wants a walkable Route 9". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  21. ^ Town of Hyde Park, NY (October 21, 2013). Town of Hyde Park, NY - NYS Sen.Terry Gipson grant award - October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ "SENATOR TERRY GIPSON DELIVERS A $100,000 INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF HYDE PARK'S BUSINESS DISTRICT | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Senator Gipson Announces Legislation to Make Wappinger Creek an Inland Waterway and Presents Infrastructure Grant for Sidewalks | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  24. ^ "Contract PMD13-077: East Main Street Sidewalks – KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C." Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  25. ^ "Senator Gipson and Assemblymember Barrett Pass Legislation to Make Wappinger Creek Eligible for Federal Funds". NY State Senate. May 8, 2014. Archived from the original on November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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  27. ^ "New Designation Could Bring Federal Funds To A Dutchess Creek". WAMC. May 9, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  28. ^ "Legislative report". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  29. ^ "Senator Gipson Calls on NYS to Take Action on Lyme Following Release of New Cdc Study | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  30. ^ "NY State Senate Bill 2013-S3478A". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  31. ^ "Senator Terry Gipson Urges Health Department to Expand Lyme & Tick-Borne Illness Funding in Letter to Commissioner | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  32. ^ bureau, Joseph Spector/Journal Albany. "Archive: Gipson seeks more funds for research on tick-borne diseases". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  33. ^ Journal, Robert LoBianco for the Poughkeepsie. "Archive: Bills back Lyme fight after state funding drops more than 50 percent". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  34. ^ "Senator Gipson's Statement on Historic Lyme Legislation Signed Into Law | NY State Senate". web.archive.org. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  35. ^ "Senator Gipson Urges NYS to Follow Vermont and Protect Doctors Treating Long-Term Lyme | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  36. ^ "• Senator Gipson Sponsor's Bill to Help Victims in Lyme Fight -". Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  37. ^ "Didi Barrett - Assembly District 106 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  38. ^ "• Gipson Receives Perfect Score on Environmental Record -". Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  39. ^ Nearing, Brian (February 5, 2013). "Grilling over fracking". Times Union. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  40. ^ Terry Gipson (January 24, 2013). Senator Gipson on The Dangers of Hydraulic Fracturing. Retrieved November 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
  41. ^ "Riverkeeper Raises Concern Over Fracking Waste As De-Icer For NY Roads". www.wamc.org. December 10, 2013. Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  42. ^ "Senator Gipson's Statement on 2014-15 New York State Budget | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  43. ^ Cruz, Roberto. "Taxes at Work: State funds projects at local parks, historic sites". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  44. ^ "Senator Gipson Announces Dutchess & Putnam Parks & Historic Sites to Receive NY Works Funding | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  45. ^ Solnik, Claude (May 5, 2015). "Legislation reintroduced, barring Pearson from NY contracts". Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  46. ^ "Common Core: Gipson wants NY to dump Pearson". Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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  48. ^ "Senator Terry Gipson's Veterans & Families Fair | NYSenate.gov". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
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  62. ^ Dunne, Allison (August 30, 2016). "NYS Senate Candidate Takes Teaching Post At SUNY New Paltz". www.wamc.org. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  63. ^ "Gipson Takes Teaching Job At SUNY New Paltz". www.nystateofpolitics.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
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  65. ^ "Communication and Media | RPI INFO". info.rpi.edu. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  66. ^ "People". writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
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