James W. Wright (born February 3, 1949) is an American politician and administrator who was executive director of the

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, a position he held for 11 years until his retirement in 2020. Previously he had been a member of the

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, representing the 48th district. This district includes Oswego and

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counties, as well as part of St. Lawrence County. Prior to his election, he had been county administrator for Oswego County and later Jefferson County. A Republican, he announced his retirement from elected office in December 2007, and was succeeded in a special election by Democrat

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