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RoAnn Destito
RoAnn Destito (b. January 15, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 116 from 1993 to 2011. She resigned in 2011 to become the New York State Office of General Services Commissioner.[1] A special election to replace her was held on September 13, 2011.
Destito's other political experience includes being part of the New York State Democratic Committee, 116th Assembly District.
Biography
Destito earned her B.S. in Industrial Relations from LeMoyne College. Her professional experience includes serving as director of the New York State Assembly Mohawk Valley Task Force, regional director for New York State Assembly Speaker's Regional Office, program director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, research assistant for the institute of technology for the State University of New York and a small business owner.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Prior to leaving the New York State Assembly, she served on the following committees:
- Aging Committee, New York State Assembly
- Agriculture Committee, New York State Assembly
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee, New York State Assembly
- Governmental Operations Committee, New York State Assembly, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Destito served on the following committees:
- Aging Committee, New York Assembly
- Agriculture Committee, New York Assembly
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee, New York Assembly
- Governmental Operations Committee, New York Assembly
- Ways and Means Committee, New York Assembly
Elections
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Destito ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Gregory Johnson (R) in the general election on November 2.[3] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, she ran on the Working Families ticket.
| New York State Assembly, District 116 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 RoAnn Destito (D)
|
18,709 | |||
| Gregory Johnson (R) | 12,724 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Destito won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 116, defeating opponent Kevin McDonald (R).
Destito raised $163,551 for her campaign while McDonald raised $1,614.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 116 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| RoAnn Destito (R)
|
27,226 | |||
| Kevin McDonald (R) | 12,843 | |||
Personal
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Destito and her husband, Christopher, have one child; Christopher, Jr.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "RoAnn + Destito + New + York + Assembly"
See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Utica Observer-Dispatch, "Election for 116th Assembly seat set for Sept. 13," July 1, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of RoAnn Destito," accessed December 24, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly - District 116 1993–2011 |
Succeeded by Anthony Brindisi (D) |
