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Joseph A. Griffo

CONConservative

State Senator, District 53

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Years of Experience

NYResidence (state)

Joseph A. "Joe" Griffo (born January 16, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York Senate from the 53rd district since 2023, and the 47th district from 2007-2022. The 53rd district includes parts of Chenango, Oneida, and Madison Counties. Prior to his election to the Senate, Griffo served as mayor of Rome, New York and as Oneida County executive. A Republican, Griffo serves as deputy minority leader of the State Senate.

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Education3 - 3 of 1

State University of New York at Brockport

BA Political Science

1978

Past Positions1 - 14 of 14

Senator

New York State Senate

2023 - Current

Assistant Minority Leader

New York State Senate

2021 - 2023

Senator

New York State Senate

2007 - 2023

Deputy Minority Leader

New York State Senate

2019 - 2021

Deputy Majority Whip

New York State Senate

2017 - 2019

County Executive

Oneida County

2003 - 2006

Mayor

City of Rome, New York

1991 - 2002

County Legislator

Oneida County Board of Legislators

1989 - 1991

Former Deputy Majority Leader

Policy, New York State Senate

Former Liaison to the Executive

New York State Senate

Former Parliamentarian

Oneida County Board of Legislators

Former Administrative Assistant

City of Rome Mayor

Former Director of Community Relations

City of Rome

Former Intern

James Hurley, New York State Assembly

Other Experience1 - 21 of 21

President

New York Conference of Mayors

2000 - 2001

Former Board Member

United States Conference of Mayors

Former Co-Chair

Amtrak Mayor's Council

Former Member

New York State Comptroller's Advisory Commission

Former Member

Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission

Former Member

Board of Directors, New York State Association of Counties

Former Member

New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Council

Member

Panel on Municipal Lobbying

Former Chair

State-Native American Relations Committee, New York State Senate

Former Chair

Energy and Telecommunications Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Codes Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Higher Education Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Finance Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member

Transportation Committee, New York State Senate

Former Vice Chair

Planning Committee, Oneida County Legislature

Member

Science, Technology, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship Committee, New York State Senate

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