Sam Hoyt
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William Ballard "Sam" Hoyt III (born January 9, 1962) is an American politician from New York. A Democrat,[2][3] Hoyt is an economic development professional and was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1992 to 2011.[2][3][4][5] He represented the 144th Assembly district,[2][3][4] consisting of part of Buffalo, New York, and all of Grand Island, New York,[6] from 1992 to 2011.[2][5] Hoyt was first elected to succeed his late father, William Hoyt.[1][2] He resigned[4] from office in 2011 after a sexual harassment suit and he previously was the subject of an ethics investigation in 2008 concerning a two-year sexual relationship with a 23-year-old assembly intern, named Lori Gradwell.
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Sam Hoyt | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 144th district | |
In office 1992–2011 | |
Preceded by | William Hoyt[1][2] |
Succeeded by | Sean M. Ryan |
Personal details | |
Born | William Ballard Hoyt III (1962-01-09) January 9, 1962 (age 62)[2][3] Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Constance "Connie" (Gallivan) Hoyt[4][5] |
Children | two |
Residence | Buffalo, New York |
Alma mater | Buffalo State College |
Profession | Economic developmentalist |
He was then appointed to an economic development position[1][4] as Regional President of the Empire State Development Corporation in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's administration.[4][7][8][9] He was also Interim Chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation,[9][10] and Vice Chairman of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority.[11]
Hoyt is founder and president of Upstate Strategic Advisors LLC, a full-service PR, lobbying, and government relations firm based in Buffalo, NY