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Joseph Giglio

Joseph Giglio

American politician

This article is about the American politician. For the Maltese politician, see Joe Giglio.

Joseph Giglio (born September 12, 1954) is an American politician, who is serving as a member of the New York State Assembly since 2005. He first represented the 149th district from 2005 until 2012, before being redistricted to the 148th district in 2013.

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Early life and education

Giglio was born on September 12, 1954, in Buffalo, New York.[2] He received an associate degree at Hilbert College and a bachelor's degree from the University at Buffalo.[3]

Political career

Early political career

Giglio served as a special assistant to then-New York State Attorney General Dennis Vacco, as an employee of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department. Following this, Giglio served as Deputy Inspector General. As Deputy Inspector, he conducted investigations of alleged criminal activity, fraud, and abuse.[4][5]

New York State Assembly

Elections

Giglio was elected to the New York State Assembly after defeating Cattaraugus County legislator Carmen Vecchiarella in a special election on June 28, 2005.[6] He won re-election in 2006 over Cattaraugus County legislator Linda Witte[7] and again in 2008 over Allegany County supervisor Patrick Eaton.[8] He was re-elected again in 2010, defeating Travis Lecceadone.[9]

Tenure

Giglio is the Chairman of the Assembly Minority Conference's Steering Committee.

Giglio's current committee assignments are as follows: Correction (Ranking Minority Member); Aging; Children and Families; Ethics and Guidance; and Codes. He was also selected to co-chair the Assembly Minority Statewide Forum on Workforce Issues in the Correctional System.

He has also been a member of the Medicaid Waste, Fraud and Abuse Task Force, the Agriculture, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Task Force, and the Crime in our Communities Task Force.

Personal life

Giglio is married to Ann Marie. Together, they have four children. They reside in the village town of Gowanda, New York.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Assembly District 149, Joe Giglio: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  2. [2]
    "State Assembly: Joseph M. Giglio (R-C-I), District 149". Capitol Info. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  3. [3]
    "Hilbert Connections". Hilbert College. p. 16. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  4. [4]
    Project Vote Smart: Joseph Giglio's Biography, Project Vote Smart.org, Philipsburg, MT, Retrieved 10 November 2013
  5. [5]
    Ballot Pedia: Joseph Giglio, Ballot Pedia, Retrieved 10 November 2013
  6. [6]
    "Special Election Results, 149th Assembly District: June 28, 2005" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2005. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  7. [7]
    "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 7, 2006" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 14, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  8. [8]
    "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 4, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  9. [9]
    "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
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