Albert A. Stirpe, Jr.

Albert "Al" A. Stirpe, Jr. (born 1953) is a politician who serves as a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 127th Assembly district first elected in 2006. He is a Democrat. Stirpe's district comprises the towns of Cicero, Clay, Manlius, Pompey and Tully in Onondaga County, Central New York.

Biography

Stirpe was born and raised in Clyde, NY where his family owned and operated Albert’s Restaurant for more than 26 years. After graduating from high school with honors in 1971, he attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1975 with a degree in economics. At Notre Dame, Stirpe was a place kicker and punter on the football team. He lives in North Syracuse with his wife, Chele, and their daughter, Alexandra. He is involved with Casey's Place in Syracuse, NY.

2006 Election

Stirpe ran for the assembly when his Republican predecessor decided to run for the 49th District Senate seat against the incumbent. His concern for the exodus of young families from Central New York, his desire for a re-growth of the local economy and the need to reform the Workers Compensation Insurance system were factors in his decision to run. Though he was not the Onondaga County Democrats designated candidate, with the help of the Cicero Democratic Committee and others and knocking on thousands of doors, he won the September primary and went on to win the seat in November. His Republican opponent was William Meyer of Cicero, NY.

2008 Election

Al Stirpe was opposed by Republican David Knapp, but won reelection in what was one of the most hotly contested races in New York State - 59% to Knapp's 41%.

2010 Election

Stirpe lost to Don Miller by 953 votes.

2012 Election

In a hotly contest rematch costing over $800,000, Stirpe won the election with almost 6,000 more votes than Miller according to unofficial results. Stirpe carried Manlius, Cicero (his hometown) and Clay (Miller's home town). Miller carried Tully, Pompey and Fabius. This was the most expensive state race in this election year.

2014 Election

In another hotly contested election, Stirpe won the election with over 2,000 more votes than his opponent, Rob DeMarco.

In the Assembly

Committees

Stirpe served on the following committees:

• Chair, Subcommittee on Export Trade
• Aging
• Agriculture
• Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry
• Higher Education
• Small Business
• Veterans' Affairs

Legislation Sponsored

• A06850 Amended penal law in relation to the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree
• A08437 provide capital grants of up to $100,000 to small businesses to encourage and support innovative energy and environmental technology development and commercialization
• A08947 Assess New York state small businesses
• A09812 Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident
• A09884 Provides for an increase in penalties for obstruction of driver's view, or operator's view in a vessel, if injury or death results
• A09985 exempt employers of alien agricultural labor from paying unemployment insurance on those workers
• A10586 To permit the Village of North Syracuse to convert Toll Road Park into a senior housing facility
• A10687 Protects honey produces from unreasonably restrictive local laws
• A11058 Ensure just punishment when identity theft is committed against a member of the armed forces

References

New York Assembly
Preceded by Jeffrey Brown	New York State Assembly, 121st District 2007–2010	Succeeded by Don Miller
Preceded by Don Miller	New York State Assembly, 127th District 2013–present	Incumbent