Sam Hoyt
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 144th district |
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In office 1992–2011 |
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| Preceded by | William Hoyt |
| Succeeded by | Sean M. Ryan |
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William B. Hoyt III January 9, 1962 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Constance "Connie" (Gallivan) Hoyt |
| Children | Clayton, Griffin |
| Residence | Buffalo, New York |
| Alma mater | Buffalo State College |
| Profession | Politician, Economic Developmentalist |
William B. "Sam" Hoyt III (born January 9, 1962) is a Democratic politician and economic development professional from New York State. Hoyt was a member of the New York State Assembly. He represented the 144th Assembly district, consisting of part of Buffalo, New York, and all of Grand Island, New York, from 1992 to 2011. Hoyt was first elected to succeed his late father, William Hoyt. He resigned from office in 2011 after being appointed to an economic development position as Regional President of the Empire State Development Corporation in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration. He is also Interim Chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, and Vice Chairman of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. Sam’s career in public service reflects community-centric change.
Hoyt grew up on Buffalo’s west side and attended area schools, graduating from The Park School of Buffalo, and receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Buffalo State College in 1992. He also attended Ohio Wesleyan University.
Prior to entering elected office, Hoyt served as Western New York regional director for U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and was marketing and promotions director for the Buffalo Bisons minor league baseball team. He represented the 144th Assembly District, encompassing part of Buffalo, New York, and all of Grand Island, New York from 1992 to 2011.
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