Scott Gray (politician)

Scott Gray
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 116th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byMark Walczyk
Personal details
Born (1962-03-07) March 7, 1962 (age 62)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWatertown, New York
Signature
Websitenyassembly.gov/mem/Scott-Gray/

Scott Gray is an American politician from New York. A Republican, he has represented the 116th district of the New York State Assembly since 2023.[1]

Biography

Gray is the fourth-generation owner of his family's small business, Gray’s Flower Shop, which is located in his native Watertown. He served 21 years as a county legislator for Jefferson County and six years as the Chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Legislators.[1]

Gray ran for New York State Assembly in 2022. He faced businesswoman Susan Duffy in the Republican primary.[2] Upon Gray's victory, Duffy refused to concede and continued to run for Assembly on the Conservative Party line. The Democrats did not put forward a candidate.[3] Gray went on to defeat Duffy with 70% of the vote to her 30% of the vote in the general election.[4]

Gray was sworn in as a member of the Assembly on January 3, 2023.[5] The first bill that Gray introduced to the Assembly would allow the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority to hire peace officers to work at Ogdensburg International Airport. The bill passed the Assembly in May 2023.[6]

Gray was re-elected in 2024.[7]

Community involvement

Gray has served on the boards of the United Way of North New York and the Carthage Area Hospital Board, respectively. He has received a Public Service Commendation Medal from the United States Secretary of the Army.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Scott Gray". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ Clarke, Celia. "Republican primary could decide Assembly seat in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ^ Clarke, Celia. "Gray wins Republican primary for 116th Assembly seat; Duffy says she's staying in the race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Scott Gray wins 116th district state assembly race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Gray Sworn in; Announces Committee Assignments". assembly.state.ny.us. January 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "Gray's first bill passes State Assembly, could help Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority". WWNY-TV. CBS. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  7. ^ "2024 New York State Assembly General Election Results". usatoday.com. December 12, 2024.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 116th District
2023– 		Succeeded by
Incumbent