Paul C. Cleary
District 2 Legislator
Personal
- Resides in the Town of Haverstraw (Garnerville)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Manhattan College
- Married to Adrienne, Three Children (Alison, Timothy and Austin), Two grandchildren
Business and Government Experience
- 40 years of experience in Defense, Telecom and Semiconductor Industries as an Engineer/Program Manager/Sales
- Member, Haverstraw Youth Board for 10 years
- Member, Haverstraw Zoning Board of Appeals 2 years
Community Involvement
- Coached Just For Fun
- Coached Haverstraw Little League
- Coached NR Youth Soccer
- Coached NR Youth Hockey
- Member, Haverstraw 400 Committee
- Volunteer, Haverstraw 5K Run
- Volunteer, Haverstraw Halloween Festival
- Member, NAACP
Political Affiliation
- Democrat
Legislative Committee Assignments
- Chairman, Public Safety Committee
- Member, Budget & Finance Committee
- Member, Planning & Public Works Committee
- Member, Economic Development & Housing Committee
News
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Rockland County Backs Expanded Services For Veterans Suffering Early-Onset Dementia
Rockland County is standing behind veterans with a call for expanded federal and state services for men and women suffering the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries linked to modern warfare - including a growing wave of early-onset dementia among veterans of the first Gulf War era.
05/21/2026
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Statement On The Passing of Congressman Eliot Engel
Issued by Legislators Paul Cleary, Beth Davidson, Thomas F. Diviny, Toney L. Earl, Joel Friedman, Lon M. Hofstein, Moshe Hopstein, Jay Hood Jr., Douglas J. Jobson, Will J. Kennelly, Jesse M. Malowitz, Aney Paul, Raymond W. Sheridan, Philip Soskin, Dana G. Stilley, Alden H. Wolfe & Itamar Yeger.
04/10/2026
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County Implementing $3 Gas Sales Tax Cap
Rockland County government leaders have approved a measure to ease the burden of rising fuel costs by capping the amount of sales tax collected on gasoline.
03/20/2026