Sam Hoyt

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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
Democratic Sam Hoyt16,61053.280
Republican Brian R. Biggie8,46927.16-26.11
Conservative Joseph Golombek Jr.6,06819.46-33.81
New York State Assembly, 144th District, Special Election, May 5, 1992
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Sam Hoyt7,97274.520
Republican Killian Vetter1,09810.26-64.26
Conservative Alfred T. Coppola1,62815.22-59.30

Duties

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Sam Hoyt with Mark Davis, Buffalo, NY, 2000

In the Assembly, Hoyt served as Majority Whip. [3] [4] As a senior member of the Assembly, he chaired several Assembly committees. [2] [4] [5] In 2007, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver appointed Hoyt as the Chairman of the Assembly Local Governments Committee. Prior to becoming chairman of this committee, Hoyt was the Chairman of the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigations Committee. He is also both a former Chairman of the Assembly Task Force on Demographics and Reapportionment, [2] and the Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee. [2] [5] [12] [13] He also co-chaired both the Anti-Flipping [3] and High Speed Rail Task Forces. [3] [14] Hoyt was also a member of the following committees: Ways and Means; [4] [15] Local Governments; [2] Children and Families; [2] [5] Transportation; [2] [4] [5] [15] Energy; [2] [4] [15] Tourism; [2] [4] [5] [15] Arts and Sports Development; [2] [4] [5] Cities; [4] Government Operations; [2] [5] Women's Issues Task Force; [2] [3] and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force. [2] [4] [5]

Political interests

Some of Hoyt's political interests have included making state and local governments more efficient and accountable to taxpayers; [2] [15] revitalizing neighborhoods; increasing economic opportunity; and developing the Buffalo waterfront.

Political positions

Hoyt concentrated on the redevelopment of Upstate New York cities. The passage of the Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act; [15] Land Bank Program; [1] and State Historic Preservation Tax Credit [15] [16] are among his legislative accomplishments.

In 2009, Hoyt sponsored legislation that was passed to allow the City of Buffalo school district to start the fourth phase of its Joint Schools reconstruction project. As a lifelong environmentalist, in 2008, Hoyt passed a new law to protect old growth forests. [2] The same year, Hoyt sponsored a new law that passed to fund bike paths across New York State, and has worked for their protection. [1]

An advocate of marriage equality, Hoyt supported the Marriage Equality Act, [1] which was passed in June 2011. This Act granted same-sex couples in New York State the freedom to marry under the law, as well as hundreds of rights, benefits, and protections that had been limited to married couples of the opposite sex.

In 2006, Hoyt proposed that a land-locked area between the Peace Bridge to Canada and Porter Avenue be transformed into a park. [17] The strip of land was owned by the New York State Thruway Authority, [17] and its scenic value had been lost due to the development of both the Peace Bridge toll plaza and Interstate-190. [17] That area of land had previously been part of Front Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. [17]

Of his proposed creation of the park, Sam was quoted in an October 9, 2006 McClatchy - Tribune Business News article by Sharon Linstedt, stating:

This would not only offer fantastic views of the waterfront, the Canadian shoreline and sunsets, it will also be a great vantage point for watching West Side Rowing Club regattas. It will be like a natural grandstand. [17]

Hoyt proposed in 2004 that a community-based group be created regarding the restoration of the H.H. Richardson Complex, historic buildings that are part of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, for use as a center for cultural and educational activities. [18] Hoyt proposed that $100 million be put toward the restoration, which was supported by New York State Governor George Pataki. [18] In 2009, in relation to interests of Buffalo State College in desiring land use expansion of the psychiatric center grounds and vacant buildings, Hoyt stated that Buffalo was famous for its historic architecture. [19]

In 2000, Hoyt, who is an advocate of college students, urged University at Buffalo (UB) leaders Bill Greiner (1934–2009) and Dennis Black to work with staff of the student newspaper, The Spectrum, after students were twice-arrested by campus police for remaining in the newspaper offices after hours to work. [20] The involvement of Hoyt and UB English Department Chairwoman Barbara Bono succeeded in opening communications between UB leadership and the students. [20]

Also active in the area of social justice, [15] Hoyt joined other urban legislators in declaring a state of emergency in the fight against HIV/AIDS in minority communities. [5]

Hoyt introduced legislation that went into effect in 1998 that guaranteed a tax-free week for college students in New York State for the purchase of their college textbooks. [21]

In 1997, Hoyt worked with other legislators on a project aimed at expanding high speed rail in New York State, particularly to Buffalo. [22]

Throughout his tenure, Hoyt was a strong supporter of his alma mater, Buffalo State College, as well as Muriel A. Howard, the president of the college from 1996 to 2009. [23] [24] When Howard took on the role as president of the college, Hoyt stated that she was an excellent choice. [23] When Howard announced that she would be departing from the college, Hoyt stated that she would be difficult to replace and would be sorely missed. [24]

Political controversy

In 2000, Hoyt was involved in an attempted political coup, led by Former Majority Leader Michael Bragman, of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, in order to oust him from his position. [9] [25] Following the coup, it was stated that Hoyt was unable to enter the circle of inner leadership in the Assembly, [9] though he salvaged his political access to Silver [25] when it was clear that the coup would be unsuccessful. [25]

Honors

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View of Richardson Olmsted Complex from Buffalo State College, 2000

Hoyt received numerous awards, including the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York League of Conservation Voters; [2] [15] Elected Official of the Year in 2008 by both the State Historic Preservation Office [15] [16] and American Institute of Architects; the 1992 SUNY Chancellor's Recognition Award; [2] [5] and the 2001 William B. Hoyt Environmental Award from the National Audubon Society that was named in honor of his late father. [2] [5] Hoyt has been a proponent of preserving historical architecture, [15] including the Buffalo Psychiatric Center and its Richardson Olmsted Complex administration building. [26]

Hoyt has been recognized by the Western New York Chemical Dependency Consortium and New York Council on Problem Gambling for his efforts into creating awareness and funding for drug and gambling addiction treatment and prevention programs. [2] [5]

Hoyt has received "Public Citizen of the Year" aware by the New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and the "Creating a Greener New York Award" from the League of Conservation Voters (2001), [2] as well as the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association's Distinguished Public Service Award (2000); the National Association for Mental Illness Public Service Award (2000); [2] [5] and the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) Quality Service Award in (1999). [2] [5] [27] [28]

Relationship with Assembly intern

In September 2008, Hoyt was disciplined by New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for an inappropriate relationship involving a participant in the Assembly Intern Program based on a report completed by the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Ethics and Guidance. [29] [30] [31] [32] Silver announced that Hoyt had an "inappropriate personal relationship" with an Assembly intern, [29] [31] [32] [33] [34] and issued a new "policy prohibiting fraternization with student interns." [35] Hoyt was prohibited from future participation in "any student internship program." [30] [31] [32]

The Buffalo News reported that the woman was 23 (Hoyt was 41 at the time) [32] [34] and had graduated from the University at Buffalo Law School. [31] [34] Hoyt did not break any law or Assembly rules, because prior to 2004 there no policy prohibiting relationships with interns [34] (The affair occurred in 2003.) [31] [32] [34] Hoyt said in a statement: "I am a public figure, but I've reconciled with my family, and I'm pleased to report I am happily married. No rules were broken; no laws were broken. I broke my marriage vows." [34]

Information initially investigated by the Ethics Committee included e-mails [32] by two women regarding personal information shared with them by Hoyt. [36]

The second woman whose e-mails were provided to the Ethics Committee was a student assistant for two years, and later, was part of a federal student work program, though there was no evidence that definitively reflected that the two engaged in an affair. [36]

Empire State Development Corporation and other positions, 2011-2017

In 2011, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Hoyt's appointment as Regional President for the Empire State Development Corporation, [4] [7] [8] [9]

In this position, [4] [7] Hoyt oversaw economic development efforts in the Western, Central, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier regions of New York State. [9]

In 2012, Hoyt was named Interim Chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. [9] [10] He also served as chair of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Peace Bridge Authority. [9]

Resignation and sexual-harassment lawsuit

Hoyt abruptly resigned in October 2017 amid a state investigation into an extramarital affair with a woman who was a fellow state employee. Hoyt had paid the woman $50,000 in exchange for her agreement to conceal the relationship. A spokesman for the governor said that "With the investigation still pending, Mr. Hoyt separated from state service." [37] Hoyt issued a statement expressing regret for what he termed a "short term, consensual and inappropriate relationship" and stated that: "When I attempted to end the relationship, she threatened me. At that point, over a year ago, my wife and I agreed to a settlement to avoid public embarrassment to our family." [37]

In November 2017, Lisa Marie Cater, a former State Department of Motor Vehicles employee, filed a federal lawsuit against Hoyt alleging sexual harassment. Cater alleges that Hoyt sexually harassed her starting in 2015, shortly after helping her gain employment. [38] [39] Hoyt denies wrongdoing. [38]

Findings of New York Ethics Commission

On June 11, 2018, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics cleared Hoyt on charges of sexual harassment and assault. The Committee said it reviewed hundreds of pages of records, including emails, employment records, and information from multiple witnesses, and stated that the Cater was uncooperative during the investigation. [40]

Personal life

Hoyt is married to wife, Connie, [2] [3] [4] [5] and has two sons, Clayton and Griffin. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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