Biography

Adam Bradley believes that White Plains is ready for new direction in this new era, and he is ready to lead the City as its next Mayor. Born and raised in White Plains, he has devoted his career to working for the people of this City. Now he stands prepared to take on the challenges facing White Plains and to restore fiscal stability and responsibility.

Bradley has represented White Plains in Albany since 2003 as Assemblyman for the 89th District. He has been a forceful advocate for families, for protection of the environment and for preservation of our open and natural spaces.

Adam Bradley was born and raised in White Plains. He received his B.A. in 1985 from Pace University in White Plains and his J. D. in 1989 from Pace University Law School in White Plains. He became an attorney in private practice specializing in family law. He gained extensive governmental and legislative experience serving as an Assistant Westchester County Attorney and as Counsel to Assemblyman Richard L. Brodsky, where he took on the responsibility for drafting legislation and addressing public groups on Brodsky's behalf.

Assemblyman Bradley is a forceful advocate for the families of the 89th NYS Assembly District. As a committed leader, Adam is dedicated to reforming government, protecting the environment, preserving our open and natural spaces and maintaining an honest discussion about Indian Point and the inadequacies of the evacuation plan.

For close to a decade, Assemblyman Adam Bradley has spoken out and fought for greater care for children. He believes that all children, regardless of their families’ economic circumstances, are entitled to a first-rate education. Adam is determined to work to ensure that seniors have the prescription drugs they need at a price they can afford and that no child is without health care coverage. Assemblyman Bradley is also a vigilant proponent of fiscal responsibility in government. He continues to stand firm against property tax increases, by supporting the School Tax Relief Program (STAR) and advocating for a hard cap on county Medicaid costs. (click here for Legislative Highlights)

The Bradleys are a three-generation White Plains family. His parents still live in the city. Adam and his wife Fumiko have two daughters, Fiona, age 5 in White Plains public school and Celena, age 3 in nursery school.

Adam Bradley is deeply involved in the community. His record of public service includes volunteering as a member of the Advisory Board of the Coachman Family Center, as the treasurer of the WCLA-PAC, a pro-choice Political Action Committee, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Law Guardian Association, an association devoted to representing children in legal proceedings. Prior to his election to the Assembly he served for several years as the chair of the White Plains Democratic City Committee.

In declaring his candidacy for Mayor of White Plains, Adam Bradley is committed to building upon his long record of public service and taking on the challenge of leading the city through a fiscal crisis to a new era of success.