Patricia Acampora

Patricia L. Acampora^[1] (born December 10, 1945^[2]) was appointed as a commissioner of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 16, 2005, by Gov. George Pataki, for a term ending on February 1, 2009.^[1] In December 2006, Pataki named Acampora to chair the PSC,^[3] a position she held until January 2008, when Gov. Eliot Spitzer appointed Garry A. Brown as chairman.^[4]

Patricia L. Acampora
Chairman of the New York Public Service Commission
In office December 2006 – January 2008
Preceded by	William Flynn
Succeeded by	Garry A. Brown
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 1st district
In office January 1, 1993 – June 16, 2005
Preceded by	Joseph Sawicki Jr.
Succeeded by	Marc Alessi
Personal details
Born	(1945-12-10) December 10, 1945 (age 78) Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Alan Croce
Children	2
Residence(s)	Mattituck, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Dowling College (BA)
Occupation	politician

On February 9, 2009, Governor David A. Paterson announced the reappointment Acampora as a commissioner of the PSC, pending confirmation by the New York State Senate. Her new term expired on February 1, 2015, and her salary as a commissioner was at $109,800.^{[citation needed]}

Acampora had previously served in the New York State Assembly for 12 years (1993 to 2005), representing the 1st Assembly District on Long Island. As an Assembly-woman, she was a Ranking Member of the Labor Committee; a member of the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee; the Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions Committee; Banking Committee; and the Governmental Employees Committee.^[1]

From 1990 to 1993, Acampora worked as an assistant to the Suffolk County Executive. From 1989 to 1993, she also worked as an assistant to former State Assembly-man Joseph Sawicki Jr. She is a former member of the Nassau-Suffolk Juvenile Diabetes Board, and is currently a member of the East End Women's Network and the Capital Network Women's Group.^{[citation needed]}

Acampora was raised and educated on Long Island, graduating from New Field High School in 1963 and attending Dowling College. She resides in Mattituck, New York, with her husband, Alan Croce. Acampora has two grown daughters, two stepdaughters, and four grandchildren.^[1][2]

Election results

• November 1998 general election, NYS Assembly, 1st AD^[5]

Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON - RTL)	...	26,100
Michael A. D'Arrigo (DEM)	...	10,665

• November 2000 general election, NYS Assembly, 1st AD^[6]

Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON)	...	37,347
Joseph A. Turdik (DEM)	...	14,705

• November 2002 general election, NYS Assembly, 1st AD^[7]

Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON - WOR)	...	28,895
Darren Johnson (DEM - LIB - GRE)	...	9,453
Barbara Keenan (RTL)	...	991

• November 2004 general election, NYS Assembly, 1st AD^[8]

Patricia L. Acampora (REP - IND - CON - WOR)	...	42,997
James McManmon (DEM)	...	19,630

References

1. "Patricia L. Acampora biography". New York State Public Service Commission. Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
2. "Patricia L. Acampora biography". Project Vote Smart. Archived from the original on September 29, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2009.
3. Durr, Eric (December 1, 2006). "Acampora named to replace Flynn as chair of Public Service Commission". The Business Review. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2009.
4. "NY PSC Appoints New Chair". NAWC.org. January 22, 2008. Archived from the original on September 6, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2009.
5. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 3, 1998" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 15, 1998. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
6. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 7, 2000" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 11, 2000. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
7. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 5, 2002" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2002. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
8. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 2, 2004" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 6, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2011.

New York State Assembly
Preceded by Joseph Sawicki	New York State Assembly, 1st District 1993–2005	Succeeded by Marc Alessi