Greg Ball (politician)
Greg Ball | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Leibell |
| Succeeded by | Terrence Murphy |
| Constituency | Putnam County and parts of Westchester County |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 99th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Willis Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Steve Katz |
| Constituency | Putnam County, Westchester County, Dutchess County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1977 Pawling, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Fredericksburg, Texas |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy (BS) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 2001–2009 |
| Rank | Captain |
Gregory R. Ball (born September 16, 1977) is a former American politician from 2006 to 2014, former active duty U.S. Air Force officer, and member of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly.
He gained attention for his unorthodox campaign tactics, such as dressing in a chicken suit to follow his opponent and making controversial statements. Ball focused on issues like illegal immigration and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He also took a strong stance against same-sex marriage, supported public funding for private school transportation, and opposed the publication of handgun permit holders' information. Additionally, Ball has been vocal in his opposition to medical marijuana and controversially advocated for the torture of a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing.
After leaving office, he founded a consulting firm, Black Stone Global.
He is a resident of Fredericksburg, Texas.