Raymond Walter
| Raymond W. Walter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 146th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin S. Smardz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1972 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative, Independence |
| Spouse(s) | Jennifer née Spedding |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | East Amherst, New York |
| Alma mater | State University of New York at Geneseo |
| Occupation |
Former automobile salesman and sales manager Attorney |
| Religion | United Methodist[1] |
| Website |
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Raymond W. Walter (born February 4, 1972) is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 146, which comprises the Towns of Amherst in Erie County and Pendleton in Niagara County.
Early life and career
Walter earned a degree in History from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1994. Walter worked at automobile dealerships in Western New York for ten years before entering the University at Buffalo Law School. Walter clerked for the United States Attorney’s Office and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office after graduating. He joined Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP in 2007 where he practices law in estates, trusts, and elder law.[2]
Political career
His political career began in 2009 when the Erie County Republican Committee appointed him to fill the Erie County Legislature left empty by Michael H. Ranzenhofer who had been elected state senator.[3]
In 2011, Walter successfully ran for a seat in the New York State Assembly.[4] He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican candidate for Erie County Executive in 2015.
References
- ↑ "Raymond W. Walter, District 4". Erie County Republican Legislative Minority Caucus. Buffalo, New York. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ "Raymond W. Walter". Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP website. Buffalo, New York. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ "East Amherst resident chosen to succeed Ranzenhofer as Legislator". Amherst Park Bee (Amherst, New York). 2008-12-31. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
Raymond W. Walter of East Amherst has been chosen to succeed Michael Ranzenhofer as Erie County Legislator for the 4th District. Ranzenhofer will be leaving to take on his new role as state senator representing the 61st District.
- ↑ "With Walter out, could another Republican step in?". The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York). 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
Raymond W. Walter, an Amherst Republican, formally resigned his 4th District Legislature seat last week to head to Albany to represent the 148th Assembly District. Walter won the unexpired term of former Assemblyman James P. Hayes, who resigned in September to take a private-sector job.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Michael H. Ranzenhofer |
Erie County, New York Legislator, 4th District January 8, 2009 – November 2011 |
Vacant Title next held by Kevin R. Hardwick |
| New York Assembly | ||
| Vacant Title last held by James P. Hayes |
New York State Assembly, 148th District November 2011 – December 31, 2012 |
Succeeded by Joseph M. Giglio |
| Preceded by Kevin S. Smardz |
New York State Assembly, 146th District January 1, 2013 – present |
Incumbent |