Joseph Griffo

Joseph Griffo
Member of the New York State Senate
Assumed office
January 1, 2007
Preceded byRaymond A. Meier
Constituency47th District (2007–2022)
53rd District (2023–Present)
8th Oneida County Executive
In office
2003–2006
Preceded byRalph J. Eannace, Jr.
Succeeded byAnthony J. Picente, Jr.
39th Mayor of Rome, New York
In office
1992–2003
Preceded byCarl J. Eilenberg
Succeeded byJohn J. Mazzaferro
Personal details
Born (1956-01-16) January 16, 1956 (age 68)
Rome, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLorraine Griffo
ResidenceRome, New York
EducationThe College at Brockport, State University of New York (BA)

Joseph A. "Joe" Griffo (born January 16, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York Senate from the 53rd district since 2023, and the 47th district from 2007-2022.[1] The 53rd district includes parts of Chenango, Oneida, and Madison Counties.[2] Prior to his election to the Senate, Griffo served as mayor of Rome, New York and as Oneida County executive. A Republican,[3] Griffo serves as deputy minority leader of the State Senate.

  1. ^ Mason, Greg. "Griffo seeking seventh term in state Senate". www.uticaod.com.
  2. ^ "Area voters face a full ballot in Tuesday's election". Rome Daily Sentinel. 2 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Senator Joe Griffo named Deputy Minority Leader of State Senate". WKTV News.