Patricia Acampora

Patricia L. Acampora[1] (born December 10, 1945[2]) was appointed as a Commissioner of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 16, 2005, by Gov. George Pataki, for a term ending February 1, 2009.[1] In December 2006, Pataki named Acampora to Chair the PSC,[3] a position she held until January 2008, when Gov. Eliot Spitzer appointed Garry A. Brown as Chairman.[4]

Patricia L. Acampora
Chairman of the New York Public Service Commission
In office
December 2006 – January 2008
Preceded byWilliam Flynn
Succeeded byGarry A. Brown
Member of the New York State Assembly, from the 1st district
In office
January 1, 1993 – June 16, 2005
Preceded byJoseph Sawicki Jr.
Succeeded byMarc Alessi
Personal details
Born (1945-12-10) December 10, 1945
Waukegan, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Alan Croce
Childrentwo
ResidenceMattituck, New York
Alma materDowling College
Occupationpolitician

On February 9, 2009, Governor David A. Paterson announced the reappointment Acampora as a Commissioner of the PSC, pending confirmation by the New York State Senate. Her new term expired on February 1, 2015, and her salary as a Commissioner was at $109,800.[5]

Acampora had previously served in the New York State Assembly for 12 years (1993 to 2005), representing the 1st Assembly District on Long Island. As an Assemblywoman, she was a Ranking Member of the Labor Committee; a member of the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee; the Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions Committee; Banking Committee; and the Governmental Employees Committee.[1]

From 1990 to 1993, Acampora worked as an assistant to the Suffolk County Executive. From 1989 to 1993, she also worked as an assistant to former State Assemblyman Joseph Sawicki Jr.. She is a former member of the Nassau-Suffolk Juvenile Diabetes Board, and is currently a member of the East End Women's Network and the Capital Network Women's Group.[5]

Acampora was raised and educated on Long Island, graduating from New Field High School in 1963 and attending Dowling College. She resides in Mattituck, New York, with her husband, Alan Croce. Acampora has two grown daughters, two stepdaughters, and four grandchildren.[1][2]

Election results
Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON - RTL)...26,100
Michael A. D'Arrigo (DEM)...10,665
Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON)...37,347
Joseph A. Turdik (DEM)...14,705
Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON - WOR)...28,895
Darren Johnson (DEM - LIB - GRE)...9,453
Barbara Keenan (RTL)...991
Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON - WOR)...42,997
James McManmon (DEM)...19,630

References
  1. "Patricia L. Acampora biography". New York State Public Service Commission.
  2. "Patricia L. Acampora biography". Project Vote Smart.
  3. Durr, Eric (December 1, 2006). "Acampora named to replace Flynn as chair of Public Service Commission". The Business Review.
  4. "NY PSC Appoints New Chair". NAWC.org. January 22, 2008.
  5. "Governor Paterson Announces Reappointments Of Commissioners To The New York State Public Service Commission". Press Release. New York State Governor's Office. February 9, 2009.
  6. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 3, 1998" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 15, 1998. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  7. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 7, 2000" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 11, 2000. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  8. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 5, 2002" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2002. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  9. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 2, 2004" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 6, 2004. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Joseph Sawicki		 New York State Assembly, 1st District
1993–2005		 Succeeded by
Marc Alessi
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