Preceded by Richard A. Smith Profession Politician, Attorney Name Jack III Succeeded by Kevin Smardz | Political party Republican Religion Roman Catholic Party Republican Party | |
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Alma mater University at Buffalo Law School Education University at Buffalo Law School Residence Hamburg, New York, United States | ||
John Francis "Jack" Quinn, III is a former Republican New York State Assembly Member, representing Erie County.
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Background
A resident of Hamburg, New York, Quinn is the son of former U.S. Congress Representative Jack Quinn. Quinn was elected as his father was retiring from Congress.
Education
Quinn graduated from Saint Francis High School, Siena College, and the University at Buffalo Law School with honors. As a law school student, Quinn also interned in the Washington, DC office of Congress Member James T. Walsh. In this capacity, he had a focus on constituent, citizen action, and lobbyist relations.
Early career
While in law school, Quinn worked at law firms in the Buffalo, New York and Washington, DC areas. He also worked at the New York State Office of Science, Technology, and Academic Research.
As Assistant District Attorney in Erie County, New York
Quinn is a former Assistant District Attorney in Erie County, New York.
As New York State Assembly Member
Quinn was first elected to the 146th District of the New York State Assembly in 2004; and simultaneously worked for the law firm, Shaw & Shaw, P.C. At the start of 2006, he was appointed as the Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. He is a former Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee, and a former Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Tourism Committee.
Political interests
Quinn's interests are in the areas of labor, the environment, crime, and the military. As Assembly Member, one of his aims was to obtain increased resources for New York's law enforcement officers to combat violent crime.
New York State Senate election
In 2010, Quinn ran for a seat in the New York State Senate, 58th District. His campaign was helped when longtime incumbent William Stachowski was defeated in the Democratic primary, but remained on the ballot for two minor parties. In the general election, Quinn was narrowly defeated in this closely watched race by Erie County Legislator Timothy Kennedy.
Prior to the election, Quinn announced his plan to reduce the State budget by more than $8 billion.
Selected electoral history
Quinn's electoral history can be found, online, at Our Campaigns, and a portion of it is reflected here.
Community involvement
Quinn has been active in several community groups, including the University of Buffalo Law School Alumni Association, the Erie County and New York State Bar Associations, the St. Francis High School Alumni Association, St. Mary of the Lake Church, and Ducks Unlimited.