The Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA) was a statewide political advocacy organization in New York that advocated for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage, which American politician, author, and attorney who has been the 56th Governor of New York, that disbanded ESPA after an executive order was passed?
Andrew Cuomo Andrew Mark Cuomo ( ; born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, author, and attorney who has been the 56th Governor of New York since January 1, 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected in 2010, holding the same position his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms from 1983 to 1995.
Jack O'Donnell (lobbyist) Jack O'Donnell (Born September 23, 1974) is currently the Vice President & Communications Director for the New York State lobbying firm, Bolton St. Johns and author of "Bitten by the Tiger", the true story about former New York State Governor William Sulzer the only Governor in the history of New York to ever be impeached. An expert in New York State politics and government, Jack has worked as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and served as Senior Policy Advisory specializing in economic development issues for the New York State Comptroller.Prior to accepting his position with Bolton St. Johns, O'Donnell opened his own Buffalo based lobbying firm, O'Donnell & Associates, LLC in 2001.