James Oddo

James Oddo is the Republican Minority Leader in the New York City Council. He got caught on a YouTube video swearing at a mock Norwegian film crew.

He is one of three Republicans serving on the Council and is from Staten Island.

James Oddo has a B.A. from Fordham University and a J.D. from New York Law School.

According to Wikipedia, he started in politics by working as Chief of Staff to then-councilman John Fusco for seven years and as Legal Counsel to the former Council Minority Leader Thomas Ognibene. He was first elected in February 1999 in order to fill the seat vacated by John Fusco, and has always been reelected since. After the resignation of Ognibene, he was elected Minority Leader of the City Council with the consent of the three other Republicans on the Council in 2002.

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James Oddo apologizes for dropping the F-bomb on Norwegian TV

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“My language was inappropriate, I'm apologetic for it, I regret it,” said James Oddo. “I don't regret the sentiment. In fact, I think that people across the country will see that I reacted the same way any Staten Islander walking down Hylan Boulevard would have reacted.” He was mock interviewed by a Norwegian comedy television show earlier this month. When he found out that the interview was mock, and done to make fun of him, he ordered the crew out of his office. When they didn't... Read Full Story

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George Artz doesn't think James Oddo's curse words will affect his politican career

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"It could be hurtful in that everyone expects their representatives to be civil. However, it is tough to be civil when you’re being set up,”New York Democratic consultant and lobbyist George Artz told the press. “This is such a miniscule issue. It won’t affect anybody, and he was scammed.” Heck, New Yorkers might actually like the guy even more for swearing at the mock Norwegian news crew.... Read Full Story

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Welcome to our wikizine about NY politician James Oddo

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "James Oddo". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

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