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Vincent Ignizio
Minority Leader of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
WhipSteven Matteo
Preceded byJames Oddo
Succeeded bySteven Matteo
Member of the New York City Council
from the 51st district
In office
February 20, 2007 – July 10, 2015
Preceded byAndrew Lanza
Succeeded byJoe Borelli
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 62nd district
In office
January 1, 2005 – February 19, 2007
Preceded byRobert Straniere
Succeeded byLouis Tobacco
Personal details
Born (1974-10-02) October 2, 1974 (age 51)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseLetizia Ignizio
Alma materRider University
ProfessionPolitician
WebsiteNYC Council: District 51

Vincent M. Ignizio (born October 2, 1974) is an American politician and former member and Minority Leader of the New York City Council representing Staten Island's 51st district. Before being elected to the City Council, he was a member of the New York State Assembly.

His City Council District consists of neighborhoods found on the South Shore of Staten Island, including Annadale, Arden Heights, Bay Terrace, Charleston, Eltingville, Great Kills, Huguenot, New Dorp, New Springville, Oakwood, Pleasant Plains, Prince's Bay, Richmond Valley, Richmondtown, Rossville, Tottenville, and Woodrow.[1]

In 2015, he was replaced by former Assemblyman and outspoken conservative Joe Borelli, after he resigned to take a position as the CEO of Catholic Charities of Staten Island.

Career

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Prior to his election to the New York State Assembly in 2004, Ignizio served as the Chief of Staff to former Staten Island City Councilmember Stephen Fiala, and then as the Chief of Staff of City Councilmember Andrew J. Lanza. In 2004, he launched a successful campaign to unseat Assemblymember Robert Straniere, who had held this seat since 1981. Even though he had not earned the support of the Conservative Party of New York State, which usually cross-endorses Republican nominees, he won the general election, defeating Straniere, who was running on a third-party line; Mario Bruno Jr., the Conservative endorsee; and Emanuele Innamorato, his main Democratic Party opponent. [citation needed]

During his two years as an assemblyman, Ignizio served at various times as Ranking Minority Member of the Social Services Committee, Ranking Minority Member of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee and Ranking Minority Member of the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee. During his tenure as the chief Republican on the Corporations Committee, the committee held a series of highly public hearings on public authorities in the state, along with issues surrounding electricity delivery in the city. These investigations and hearings were initiated by the committee's chairman, Richard Brodsky of Westchester. In addition to his committee appointments, Ignizio served as Chairman of the Assembly Republican Review Committee. [citation needed]

In January 2007, he announced his candidacy in a special election for New York City Council member for the 51st district. The special election was held to fill the Council vacancy of Andrew Lanza, who resigned his seat when he was elected to the New York State Senate in November 2006.[2] On February 20, 2007, Ignizio was elected with 74 percent of the vote against Democrat Emmanuele Innamorato.[3]

In September 2007, he was named one of City Hall's "40 under 40" for being a young influential member of New York City politics.[4] As a councilman, Ignizio serves on the Education Committee, the Environmental Protection Committee, the Land Use Committee, the Standards and Ethics Committee and the Transportation Committee. In addition to serving on the Planning Subcommittee, he is a member of the Budget Negotiation Team for the Council.

In May 2015, he announced that he would be leaving the City Council to take on a role as head of Staten Island Catholic Charities.[5]

In December 2021, he was named as the Deputy Executive Director of the New York City Board of Elections.[6]

Personal life

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Ignizio holds a B.A. in communications and journalism from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He has lived on the South Shore for over 30 years, attending PS 42 in Eltingville, IS 7 and St. Joseph by the Sea High School in Huguenot. He currently resides with his wife Letizia and daughter Lina in Annadale. He is a parishioner at Holy Child Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.[1]

Electoral history

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2014

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2014 New York City Council minority leader election[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio (District 51) 3[a] 100.0
Total votes 3 100.0
Votes necessary 2 >50.0

2013

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2013 New York City Council election, District 51[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio 15,157 60.9
Conservative Vincent M. Ignizio 2,434 9.8
Independence Vincent M. Ignizio 734 2.9
Total Vincent M. Ignizio (incumbent) 18,325 73.6
Democratic Christopher Walsh 6,540 26.3
Write-in 25 0.1
Total votes 24,890 100.0
Republican hold

2009

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2009 New York City Council election, District 51[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio 15,192 53.8
Conservative Vincent M. Ignizio 2,093 7.4
Independence Vincent M. Ignizio 1,372 4.9
Total Vincent M. Ignizio (incumbent) 18,657 66.1
Democratic Janine Materna 8,655 30.7
Working Families Janine Materna 893 3.2
Total Janine Materna 9,548 33.8
Write-in 7 0.1
Total votes 28,212 100.0
Republican hold

2007

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2007 New York City's 51st City Council District special election[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Most Experienced Vincent M. Ignizio 4,216 74.0
A Better South Shore Manny Innamorato 1,479 26.0
Total votes 5,695 100.0
Republican hold
2007 New York City Council election, District 51[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio 4,935 72.2
Conservative Vincent M. Ignizio 1,228 18.0
Independence Vincent M. Ignizio 660 9.7
Total Vincent M. Ignizio (incumbent) 6,823 99.9
Write-in 9 0.1
Total votes 6,832 100.0
Republican hold

2006

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2006 New York State Assembly election, District 62[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio 13,515 83.7
Conservative Vincent M. Ignizio 1,576 9.8
Independence Vincent M. Ignizio 1,040 6.4
Total Vincent M. Ignizio (incumbent) 16,131 99.9
Write-in 22 0.1
Total votes 16,153 100.0
Republican hold

2004

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2004 New York State Assembly Republican primary, District 62[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio 1,727 41.2
Republican Robert A. Straniere (incumbent) 1,343 32.1
Republican Mario Bruno 1,119 26.7
Total votes 4,189 100.0
2004 New York State Assembly election, District 62[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vincent M. Ignizio 26,649 64.7
Democratic Emanule Innamorato 7,538 18.3
Independence Robert A. Straniere 3,893 9.5
Working Families Robert A. Straniere 1,131 2.7
Total Robert A. Straniere (incumbent) 5,024 12.2
Conservative Mario Bruno 1,952 4.7
Total votes 41,163 100.0
Republican hold

Notes

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  1. ↑ The three votes for Ignizio were cast by Ignizio himself, Steven Matteo, and Eric Ulrich.

References

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  1. 1 2 "NYC Council: District 51 - Vincent Ignizio". Archived from the original on 2014-12-07. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
  2. ↑ Rivera, Ray (2007-01-04). "Elections for 2 Council Seats Will Be on February 20". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2015-06-05. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Republicans Hold On To Staten Island Council Seat". New York Sun. 2007-02-21.
  4. ↑ Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Vincent Ignozio Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine, City & State, September 17, 2007.
  5. ↑ "New York City Council Minority Leader Vincent Ignizio To Resign". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-05-15. Archived from the original on 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  6. ↑ "Board of Elections replaces top official amid pledge for reform". 2021-12-08. Archived from the original on 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  7. ↑ Randall, Judy L. (November 6, 2013). "Photos: Councilman Vincent Ignizio earns decisive Election Day victory over challenger Chris Walsh". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ "00502100051Richmond Member of the City Council 51st Council District Recap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. December 3, 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  9. ↑ "8.14RichmondCouncil51Recap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 19, 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Richmond51CouncilRecap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. March 1, 2007. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ "25RichmondCouncil51Recap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 19, 2007. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  12. ↑ "137Richmond62AssemblyRecap.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 22, 2006. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 5, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Microsoft Word - Richmond.doc" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. October 5, 2004. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 19, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  14. ↑ "g2004aded.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 19, 2004. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
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