James D. Griffin
James Donald Griffin (June 29, 1929 – May 25, 2008) was an American politician who served in the New York State Senate (56th District, 1967–77) and then for 16 years as the Mayor of Buffalo, New York (1978–93). He later returned to public life serving as a member of the Buffalo Common Council.
James D. Griffin | |
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Griffin in 1986 | |
| 60th Mayor of Buffalo | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley M. Makowski |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Masiello |
| Member of the Buffalo Common Council | |
| In office 1962–1965 | |
| Constituency | Ellicott District |
| In office 2003–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Martino |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey M. Conrad |
| Constituency | South district |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 56th district | |
| In office 1967–1977 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Raymond F. Gallagher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Donald Griffin June 29, 1929 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2008 (aged 78) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Right to Life (1997) Republican (1985) Conservative (1977) |
| Spouse | Margaret McMahon |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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