Michael Norris (politician)
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Michael Norris | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 144th district | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Corwin |
| Succeeded by | Paul Bologna |
| 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 an American politician. He was the Assembly member for the 144th District of the New York State Assembly from 2017 to 2024 as 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 ended on December 31, 2024. He will be succeeded by his former Chief of Staff, Paul Bologna.[10]
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.
- ^ Reporter, Sandra Tan News Staff (2024-11-05). "144th Assembly District: Paul Bologna wins". Buffalo News. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
External links
[edit]- New York State Assemblyman Michael J. Norris official site