David DiPietro
| David J. DiPietro | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 147th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel J. Burling |
| Mayor of East Aurora | |
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In office 2002–2008 | |
| Preceded by | John V. Pagliaccio |
| Succeeded by | Clark Crook |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 22, 1960 Buffalo, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative, Tea Party |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa M. née Pimpo |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | East Aurora, New York |
| Alma mater | Wittenberg University |
| Occupation | Small businessman |
| Religion | Wesleyan Church[1] |
| Website |
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David J. DiPietro (born June 22, 1960) is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 147, which comprises the southern halves of Erie County, New York and Wyoming County, New York.
Early life and career
DiPietro was born in Buffalo, New York. His parents moved the family to the Village of East Aurora where he subsequently attended Immaculate Conception Elementary and East Aurora High School. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Wittenberg University in 1985.
DiPietro began his career at M&T Bank in Buffalo but left after a few years to work as a consultant to small businesses. In 1991 he assumed control of his parents' dry cleaning business in Amherst, New York.
Political career
He was elected a trustee of the Village of Aurora in 1999 and mayor in 2002. After serving as mayor for six years, he set his sights on higher office, running in the Republican primary for the 59th New York State Senate District against incumbent Dale Volker in 2008[2] and challenger Patrick Gallivan in 2010.[3] He ran unsuccessfully as the Tea Party candidate in the 2010 general election for the senate seat.
In 2012, he won a seat in the New York State Assembly. In 2013, he introduced legislation to repeal the NY SAFE Act.[4]
Assemblyman David DiPietro has held a hard Conservative stance during his opportunities to effect change. He voted NAY on proposed medical marijuana legislation, Compassionate Care Act Bill A6357, each of the 3 motions dates of 6/3/13 (94-41), 5/27/14 (94-63), and DiPietro was one of 13 NAY votes when the bill finally passed on 6/20/14 (117-13).[5] | In addition, he voted NAY for emergency access to medical marijuana Bill A07060 on 6/9/15 (passed 130-18).[6]
DePietro voted NAY on all key votes concerning affirmative action, paid family leave, increasing minimum wage and prohibiting workplace discrimination based on reproductive health decisions.[7] He voted NAY as well as state funded projects consider CLIMATE CHANGE [8] and prohibition of HYDRAULIC FRACTURING.[9]
He has been quoted as a politician who “can be counted on to defend the principles of a free society: Life, Liberty, and Property” through “the wisdom of our Founding Fathers.”.[10]
References
- ↑ "Biography". New York State Assembly member web page. Albany, New York. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "DiPietro takes aim at Volker's state Senate seat again in the Primary". Orchard Park Bee. Orchard Park, New York. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
DiPietro ran unsuccessfully against 30-plus-year incumbent Dale Volker in the 2008 Republican primary
- ↑ "Paladino scores a 'do over' for DiPietro". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
Stories still abound from Carl P. Paladino's unsuccessful campaign for governor in 2010 regarding his endorsement of former Erie County Republican Chairman James P. Domagalski for State Senate. Domagalski was locked in a tough, three-way GOP primary for the seat of retiring Sen. Dale M. Volker. Former Sheriff Patrick Gallivan (the eventual winner) had entered the race, as had former East Aurora Mayor David J. DiPietro.
- ↑ "DiPietro starting effort to repeal new gun law". Livingston County News. Geneseo, New York. 2013-04-26. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
DiPietro, R-East Aurora, is sponsoring a bill which would repeal the NY SAFE Act, effective immediately.
- ↑ http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A06357&term=2013&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
- ↑ http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A07060&term=2015&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
- ↑ https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/110411/david-dipietro/3/employment-and-affirmative-action#.VyAD-nonJgx
- ↑ https://votesmart.org/bill/18619/49112/110411/requires-state-funded-projects-to-consider-climate-change-effects#.VyAFLnonJgw
- ↑ https://votesmart.org/bill/18627/49131/110411/prohibits-hydraulic-fracturing-for-3-years#.VyAFV3onJgw
- ↑ http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/bdn01/dipietro-honored-by-national-conservative-group-20160304
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John V. Pagliaccio |
East Aurora, New York Mayor April 2002 – March 2008 |
Succeeded by Clark W. Crook |
| New York Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Daniel J. Burling |
New York State Assembly, 147th District January 1, 2013 – present |
Incumbent |