Ranzenhofer Named Deputy Majority Leader for Economic Development

New leadership role to focus on job creation, economy

Albany, NY – State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer has been named Deputy Majority Leader for Economic Development as part of the Senate Republican Majority’s Leadership Team.  The new leadership position involves more responsibilities to develop economic development policies.

“As a member of the Senate Republican Conference, we have made some progress in strengthening our state’s financial health, and its economy, over the past few years. This new leadership position is an opportunity to advocate for creating more jobs and growing our economy, particularly in Upstate and Western New York,” said Ranzenhofer.  “I look forward to working on policy issues, such as tax relief for businesses and repealing burdensome regulations, to attain these important goals.” 

Senator Ranzenhofer also serves as Chairman of the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee.  He is a member of six Senate Standing Committees, including Agriculture, Education, Finance, Judiciary, Racing, Gaming & Wagering, and Transportation. Senator Ranzenhofer is a member of the Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, as well as the Select Committee for Science, Technology, Incubation & Entrepreneurship.  

The 61st Senate District encompasses the Towns of Amherst, Clarence and Newstead and the Villages of Akron and Williamsville in Erie County; all of Genesee County; and the Towns of Chili and Riga, the Village of Churchville and part of the city of Rochester in Monroe County. 

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