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Patricia Acampora
| Patricia Acampora | ||
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| New York Public Service Commissioner | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| June 16, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| February 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $127,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | June 16, 2005 | |
| Campaign $ | $492,182 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| New York State Assembly | ||
| 1992-2005 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | New Field High School (1963) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 10, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Waukegan, Illinois | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
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Biography
Prior to being named to the NYPSC, Acampora represented Long Island for 12 years in the New York State Assembly. She was the first woman to serve as President of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators. Before being elected to the legislature, Acampora worked as an assistant to Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney and served as a liaison to the Suffolk County Legislature.[1]
Education
- Attended, Suffolk Community College, 1989
- Certificate, IBM Institute, 1964
- Diploma, New Field High School, 1963
- Attended, Dowling College
Political career
New York Public Service Commission (2005-present)
Acampora has served as a member of the New York Public Service Commission since 2005. During 2007, she served as interim Chairwoman.[1]
New York State Assembly (1992-2005)
Acampora was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1992 to 2005. She represented the 1st District, located on Long Island.[2]
Appointments
2009
Acampora was re-appointed to the New York Public Service Commission by Gov. David Paterson in February 2009. Common Cause criticized the re-appointment stating, "The govenror is not willing to think creatively about ways that the PSC can positively help New York's families during this economically difficult times."[3]
2006
Acampora was appointed to the New York Public Service Commission on June 16, 2005.[1]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Acampora is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Acampora raised a total of $492,182 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 21, 2013.[4]
| Patricia Acampora's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2004 | NY State Assembly |  |
$179,821 | |
| 2002 | NY State Assembly | |
$158,819 | |
| 2000 | NY State Assembly | |
$113,197 | |
| 1998 | NY State Assembly | |
$40,345 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $492,182 | |||
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See also
External links
- New York Public Service Commission Patricia Acampora
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 New York State Public Service Commission, "Meet the Commissioners," July 5, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Commissioner Patricia L. Acampora's Biography," accessed February 20, 2013
- ↑ The Free Library, "Paterson Re-Appoints to PSC, Good-Government Group Unhappy," February 9, 2009
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Career fundraising for Patricia Acampora," accessed May 21, 2013
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