James D. Griffin
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| 60th Mayor of Buffalo | |
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In office 1978–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Stanley M. Makowski |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Masiello |
| Member of the Buffalo Common Council from the South District |
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In office 2003–2005 |
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| Preceded by | Mary Martino |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey M. Conrad |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 56th district |
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In office 1967–1977 |
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| Preceded by | William T. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Raymond F. Gallagher |
| Member of the Buffalo Common Council from the Ellicott District |
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In office 1962–1965 |
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| Personal details | |
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James Donald Griffin June 29, 1929 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | May 25, 2008 (aged 78) Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret McMahon |
| Children | 3 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
James Donald "Jimmy" 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.
Griffin, an Irish American, hailed from South Buffalo, the son of Helen (O'Brien) and Thomas Griffin. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Griffin was a registered Democrat during his political career. However, he was very conservative compared to the party platform, especially on social issues. He was frequently cross-endorsed by the Conservative and Republican parties. He was a Buffalo City Councilman in the 1960s.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1967 to 1977, sitting in the 177th, 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st and 182nd New York State Legislatures.
Griffin was elected Mayor of Buffalo in November 1977 and was sworn in January 1, 1978. He had lost the Democratic primary for Mayor to then Deputy State Assembly Speaker Arthur Eve. In the general election he was the nominee of the Conservative Party and defeated Eve to be elected Mayor. He was reelected in 1981, 1985, and 1989.
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