Joe Griffo for New York State Senate
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Meet Joe Griffo
Fighting to Make New York Affordable — And Delivering Results for Central New York
Joe Griffo knows what families across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are dealing with.
Higher energy bills.
Higher taxes.
Higher costs for just about everything.
Too many people are asking:
“Why am I still in New York?”
Joe Griffo is working to change that — standing up for taxpayers and advancing solutions that make it easier to live, work, and raise a family here.
A Record of Getting Things Done
Joe Griffo doesn’t just talk about economic development — he has helped deliver some of the most important investments in the region.
He has played a key role in helping secure and support major projects that are creating jobs, strengthening communities, and rebuilding the local economy, including:
- The transformation of the former Griffiss Air Force Base into a hub for jobs and innovation
- Supported record investment in the AUD and Nexus Center
- The development of the new Wynn Hospital, ensuring access to modern healthcare for the region
- Semiconductor manufacturing expansion at Wolfspeed, bringing high-tech jobs to Central New York
- Continued growth and investment by Chobani, one of the region’s most important employers
These aren’t promises — they’re results.
Respected across the aisle, Joe Griffo gets results — fighting to lower costs and helping the private sector deliver jobs and investment throughout the region.
Lowering Costs Starts with Fixing Energy
Joe has been one of the leading voices pushing back against Albany policies that are driving up energy costs.
As former Chair of the Senate Energy & Telecommunications Committee, he has fought to:
- Oppose policies that increase utility bills on families and small businesses
- Support reliable, affordable energy that keeps the lights on and costs down
- Promote investment in infrastructure that strengthens the grid and supports growth
- Push for practical solutions instead of political mandates
Joe understands a simple truth:
If energy costs go up, everything costs more.
And right now, that’s exactly what families are experiencing.
Committed to Family, Community, and Public Service
Joe Griffo isn’t just a representative of the Mohawk Valley — he’s a lifelong part of it.
Mayor. County Executive. State Senator.
Joe has devoted his life to serving the community he loves — building relationships, earning trust, and staying connected to the people he represents.
In Albany, that experience shows. Whether it’s working with local governments through the New York State Association of Counties, advocating for sportsmen and outdoor traditions as co-chair of the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, or promoting cultural heritage through the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, Joe brings the perspective of someone who understands the people and communities he serves.
Joe and his wife, Lorraine, a retired teacher, proudly call Rome home. They live the values of education, family, and community every day.
When It Matters Most
When it matters most, Joe is there.
When a family can’t get answers on a medical issue…
When a community is fighting for funding…
When a business is stuck in red tape…
Joe Griffo steps in — and gets it done.
Why Joe Griffo
At a time when New York is becoming harder and more expensive to live in, Joe Griffo is focused on what matters most:
Lowering costs.
Fixing energy policy.
Showing up when it matters and delivering real results for Central New York and the Mohawk Valley.
Re-elect Joe Griffo to keep a proven leader who knows how to get things done — and who is fighting every day for the people of Central New York
