Thomas Roach

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Thomas Roach (Canadian politician)

Thomas Roach (1769–1833) was an Irish-born merchant, farmer and politician in Nova Scotia. He represented Cumberland County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1799 to 1826.

He was born in Cork, was originally educated there for the priesthood and came to Nova Scotia with his father around 1790, settling at Fort Lawrence. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Church in that area; his house was used as a church. Roach was married four times: to Ruth Dixon in 1793, the widow Sarah Allen, Mary Dixon and Charlotte Wells.

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Thomas Roach (mayor)

Thomas M. "Tom" Roach, Jr. is an American politician and the Mayor of the City of White Plains, New York. He took office as acting mayor in February 2011 following the resignation of former Mayor Adam Bradley. Roach won a March 2011 special election held to fill the remainder of Bradley's term.

Early life & background

Roach was born in White Plains, New York. He attended SUNY Albany where he received a degree in political science, and earned his law degree at the SUNY Buffalo School of Law. Upon graduating from law school in 1986, he represented indigent individuals in Bronx County with the Legal Aid Society.

In 1989 he entered the private practice of law in White Plains and has been primarily engaged in civil litigation since then. He is currently with the firm of Mead, Hecht, Conklin, and Gallagher in Mamaroneck. Roach is married, with two children. He is also a cancer survivor.

Political career

In 2001, Roach ran for and was elected to the White Plains Common Council as a Democrat. He was reelected in 2005, and 2009.