Barbara J. Fiala
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 | May 13, 1944 Binghamton, New York |
| 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. Fiala also served as Broome County Clerk from 1999 to 2004. She was the first female County Executive of Broome County and served as President of the New York State Association of County Executives. 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. Fiala was defeated in the November election by Fred Akshar, the Republican nominee.