Michael Norris (politician)
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Michael Norris | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 144th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Corwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1976 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lockport, New York |
| Alma mater | Niagara University (B.A.) Albany Law School (J.D.) |
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| Website | Official website |
Michael J. Norris (born April 12, 1976) is the Assembly member for the 144th District of the New York State Assembly. He is a Republican. The district includes portions of Erie and Niagara counties in Western New York.
Life and career
[edit]Norris was born and raised in Lockport, New York and attended Lockport High School. He is a graduate of Niagara University and Albany Law School.[1] He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2006. As an attorney, Norris has focused on real estate, contracts and estate planning.[2] He has served as the attorney for numerous towns in Niagara County, as well as a town prosecutor.[3]
A former aide for both the New York State Assembly and the New York Senate, he has also been politically engaged as an elections commissioner.[4]
New York State Assembly
[edit]In 2016, Assemblywoman Jane Corwin announced that she would not seek re-election after four terms.[5] The 144th district, a reliably Republican district, had its three counties, Erie, Niagara and Orleans choosing Norris to replace her through their county Republican organizations.[6] He was unopposed for the Republican nomination, as well as for the general election.[7]
Norris was sworn into office on January 1, 2017.[8] Norris and others were accused of being paid an extra $3,000 per year from the budget approved by the legislature. He was granted immunity for his testimony in court and was not indicted.[9]
In 2024, Norris announced on social media that he would not be seeking re-election to the New York State Assembly. He instead would be pursuing a seat for the New York State Supreme Court. He was endorsed on the Republican, Democratic, and Conservative lines, and was elected to become a Justice for the Eighth District Court.
His term ends on December 31, 2024. He will be succeeded by his former Chief of Staff, Paul Bologna.
References
[edit]- ^ "Biography". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "Livingston County News". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "Norris pursuing Assembly seat". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "Lockport attorney Norris announces run for Corwin's Assembly seat - The Buffalo News". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "Livingston County News". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "The Daily News". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "State Legislature begins '17 session". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Michael J. Norris". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
- ^ Hudson, Mike. "INDICTED LEGISLATOR RECLAIMS SEAT ON COMMITTEE: WILL OVERSEE SHERIFF, D.A." Niagara Falls Reporter. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
External links
[edit]- New York State Assemblyman Michael J. Norris official site
