Michael Norris | |
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Member of the
New York State Assembly from the 144th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jane Corwin |
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 the Assembly member for the 144th District of the New York State Assembly. He is a Republican. The district includes portions of Erie, Niagara and Orleans counties in Western New York.
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]
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]
http://niagarafallsreporter.com/indicted.html Norris Granted Immunity [1]