Schimminger, Robin (D)

Economic Development (Chair)

#140; Erie, Niagara counties; Kenmore, North Tonawanda

Authored a smart growth law encouraging the re-use of existing facilities and sites for business relocations and expansions

Gantt, David F. (D)

Economic Development

#133; Monroe County; Rochester

Mr. Gantt's tenure has been marked by his concern for the development of affordable housing, health care and services for the young and the elderly; maintaining the safety of our state's roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; voter registration and education; and the promotion of minority businesses. He authored a law which enhances the economic development opportunities of municipalities throughout New York State

Lopez, Vito J. (D)

Economic Development

#53; Kings County; Brooklyn

District is heavily Hispanic.  Educated as social worker.  Interest in housing and aging.

Morelle, Joseph D. (D)

Economic Development

#132; Monroe County; Irondequoit; E. Rochester

He is committed to working with community activists and business leaders to spur economic activity and quality of life through the fields of tourism, arts and sports.  He served as chair of the Assembly's Standing Committee on Small Business from 1997-2000, where he led the fight to increase access to capital and increase training opportunities. Joe is a leader in promoting New York's remanufacturing industries. He also is a member of the Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

Cooke, Vivian E. (D)

Economic Development

#32; Queens; Jamaica

Cook, an activist for community improvement, secured funding for various building and reconstruction projects.

Aubry, Jeffrion L. (D)

Economic Development

#35; Queens;

Is former Director of Economic Development for the Borough President's Office of Queens. Mr. Aubry was the Queens representative to the Economic Development Corporation of the City of New York, Chairman of the Small Business Development Center's Advisory Board at York College, and has served on the District Management Association for all Business Improvement Districts in Queens.

Hooper, Earlene (D)

Economic Development

#18; Nassau County; Hempstead, LI

Social worker, active unionist; only suburban Black woman in legislature. Her priorities include affordable housing for all New Yorkers, protecting our environment, and strengthening economic development efforts.

Destito, RoAnn M. (D)

Economic Development

#116; Oneida County; Rome, Utica

She has worked to fund programs and introduced legislation to clean up contaminated industrial sites for redevelopment. She has also been successful in having Empire Zones designated in Utica, Rome, and one shared by Oneida and Herkimer counties providing new and expanding businesses with incentives such as tax breaks and decreased utility rates.

Ortiz, Felix (D)

Economic Development

#51; Kings County; Brooklyn communities of Sunset Park, Red Hook, Wyckoff, Gowanus, Windsor Terrace, South of Park Slope, Borough Park and Boerum Hill

He assisted with the organization of the Sunset Park and Red Hook Local Development Corporation, which has been implemented to address the concerns of the local merchants, as well as promoting economic development within the communities.

Koon, David (D)

Economic Development

#135; Monroe County; Fairport.

Vice Chair of the Legislative Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes; also on Small Business Committee.  Former Bausch & Lomb engineer.

Cahill, Kevin A. (D)

Economic Development

#101; Dutchess & Ulster Counties; Kingston

He has a strong record on the environment, civil rights, labor, and women's issues. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz and Albany Law School.

Magnarelli, William B. (D)

Economic Development

#120; Onondaga County; Syracuse

He focused his efforts on bringing more jobs to Central New York. He secured $1 million for the Automobile Row Revitalization Project to form a partnership between businesses on Auto-Row, state and local governments and companies like Niagara Mohawk. He will work this year to expand the successful Empire Zone initiative, which virtually eliminates taxes on eligible job-creating businesses.

Sweeney, Robert K. (D)

Economic Development; Environmental Conservation

#11; Suffolk County; Lindenhurst; Babylon

A leader in economic development efforts, Assemblyman Sweeney has successfully worked to establish programs that assist small business, especially defense-dependent manufacturers and high-tech businesses.

DelMonte, Francine (D)

Economic Development

#138; Niagara County; Niagara Falls

The district, especially Niagara Falls, has fallen on hard economic times. Revitalizing the area's economy; introducing access to high tech initiatives and targeting state resources to the district are DelMonte's top priorities in her first term.

 Republicans

Bacalles, Jim (R)
No longer on committee

Economic Development (Ranking Minority Member)

#136; Steuben, Yates Counties; Bath, Corning

Operated the wholesale division of Bacalles Glass Engravers, a family business.  Has dedicated many hours to the Southern Tier Regional Planning Board

Crouch, Clifford W. (R)

Economic Development

#107; Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Ulster Counties; Sidney, Bainbridge.  Legis. Aide: Kathleen Moore; Sidney Civic Center, Rm. 207, 21 Liberty Street
Sidney, NY 13838
(607-563-7981; fax: 563-9854)

Assemblyman Crouch stands for bringing common sense back to government.

Labriola, Steven L. (R)
No longer on committee

Economic Development

#12; Nassau County; Massapequa, NY (represents the areas of Bethpage, Massapequa, Plainedge, South Farmingdale and the Incorporated Villages of Massapequa Park and Farmingdale)

He began his career as a Congressional Aide to Congressman Norman F. Lent in 1984. Member of the Legislative Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes.

Scozzafava, Dede (R)
No longer on committee

Economic Development (2001-2002).  Not on it in 2002?

#122; Jefferson, Lewis,
Oswego, and Saint Lawrence Counties; Gouverneur, NY

When Mayor, created the Gouverneur Area Microenterprise Revolving Loan Fund to help spur local job growth.  Dede is an investment advisor for RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. in Watertown, New York.

Finch, Gary D. (R)
No longer on committee

Economic Development

#123; Broome, Cayuga,
Chenango, Cortland
Tioga Counties; Auburn

DISTRICT OFFICE
69 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021
315-255-3045

Since 1970, Finch has been owner and chief operating officer of Brew-Finch Funeral Homes.  Former mayor of Aurora.

Wirth, Sandra Lee (R)
No longer on committee

Economic Development

#142; Erie
Niagara Counties; West Seneca

Towns of West Seneca, Lancaster, Elma, and Clarence, along with part of the City of Buffalo. she is the Broker/Owner of Metro Sandra Lee Wirth, Realtor. She is a member of the Greater Buffalo Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, the New York State Association of Realtors, the West Seneca and Clarence Chambers of Commerce, and the Elma Business Association.

Errigo, Joseph A. (R)

Economic Development

#130; Livingston, Monroe,
Ontario Counties; Henrietta, NY

Ongoing commitment to revitalize the economy of Western New York, and vast private sector experience as the owner and operator of small businesses.