Kathleen Courtney Hochul, better known as Kathy Hochul, is an American politician and lawyer. She is currently the 77th Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York. In 2021, Katie Hochul's net worth will be around $2 million.
Katie will become the 57th Governor of the State of New York after current Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on August 10, 2011. She will become the first woman to become Governor of New York on August 24, 2021.
| Full Name | Kathleen Courtney Hochul |
| Birth Date | August 27, 1958 |
| Birth Place | Buffalo, New York, U. S. |
| Profession | Politician |
| Husband | William J. Hochul, Jr. |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Early life
Kathy Hochul was born on August 27, 1958 in Buffalo, New York, United States. She was born to her parents, John P. “Jack” Courtney and Patricia Ann “Pat” Courtney. Katy grew up in a difficult financial situation where she spent her early days in a trailer near a steel mill.
Regarding his education, he attended Syracuse University. Hochul became interested in politics during his studies. He graduated from Syracuse Scientific High School in 1980. He later attended Columbus Catholic University School of Law, where he received a law degree in 1984.
Net worth and career of Katie Hochul
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Katie started her career at a Washington DC law firm but was dissatisfied with her job. She later served as legal counsel to United States Representative John LaFalse.
In November 1994, she joined the Conservative Party as a candidate for the Hamburg city council. While she was on the board of directors until 2007, she took the initiative to eliminate toll booths from the New York state highway system.
Katie ran for the vacant seat in New York’s 26th Congressional District on May 24, 2011. She ran for the Working Families Party and the Democratic Party. According to the results of the poll before the elections, she was leading by a margin of 4 and 6 points. Katie won the last election, beating Corwin 47% to 43%.
Hochul was appointed lieutenant governor in 2014 by outgoing Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo and Hochul won the November general election and were sworn in as lieutenant governor on January 1, 2015. As lieutenant governor, he chaired 10 development councils and the task force on heroin and opioid abuse and addiction.
Incumbent New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation at a live press conference on August 10, 2021. The attorney general charged him with sexually assaulting multiple women and their employees and violating state and federal laws. His resignation will take effect on August 24, 2021, the same day Hochul becomes New York’s first female governor.
Katie Hochul Personal Life
Kathy Hochul is a married woman who married former United States Attorney William J. Hole, Jr. William is currently the Senior Vice President of the Hospitality and Gaming Corporation. Katie shares two children with her husband William. She is currently having happier times with her family in Buffalo, New York.
Katie Hochul net worth
As of 2021, Katie Hochul’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. She is believed to have benefited greatly from her political career. Kathy established a temporary home for women and children called the Kathleen Mary Home. She founded a home to support victims of domestic violence. She is also a co-founder of the Village Action coalition.