Scott Gray (politician)
Scott Gray is an American politician from New York representing the 116th district of the New York State Assembly as a Republican.[1]
Scott Gray | |
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Assembly Portrait | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 116th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Walczyk |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Watertown, New York |
| Website | nyassembly |
Biography edit
Gray is the fourth-generation owner of his family small business, the Gray’s Flower Shop in his native Watertown. He served 21 years as a county legislator for St. Lawrence County and six years as the Chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Legislators.[2]
Gray faced businesswoman Susan Duffy for the Republican primary.[3] Upon his victory, Duffy refused to concede and would continue to run for the Assembly seat winning the Conservative nomination while the Democrats did not stand any candidate.[4] Gray would go on to defeat Duffy with 70% of the vote to her 30% of the vote.[5]
The first bill that Gray introduced to the assembly would allow the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority to hire peace officers to work at Ogdensburg International Airport.[6]
Personal life edit
Gray is a member of the United Way's North New York branch, is a member of the board of the Carthage Area Hospital, and has received a Public Service Commendation Medal from the United States Secretary of the Army.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Scott Gray". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Scott Gray". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Celia. "Republican primary could decide Assembly seat in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Celia. "Gray wins Republican primary for 116th Assembly seat; Duffy says she's staying in the race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Scott Gray wins 116th district state assembly race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Gray's first bill passes State Assembly, could help Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority". WWNY-TV. CBS. Retrieved 14 August 2023.