Patrick B. Burke
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 142nd District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; political science instructor
Pat Burke, a Buffalo native, served as an Erie County legislator from 2014 to 2018 and teaches political science at Buffalo State College. He chairs the Assembly Committee on Cities.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes city council approval for state-granted development tax breaks.In office
Introduced in response to Empire State Development's proposed Aud Block redevelopment at Canalside.
ReportBurke: Buffalo & Erie County Taxpayers Deserve a Vote On Aud Block, Other Tax GiveawaysPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Aug 10, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“without the approval of the city council or equivalent local governing body”
Education
Sponsored bill easing retired teachers' return to work.In office
ReportAssemblyman Burke’s Legislation to Improve the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System Has Passed the New York State AssemblyPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 7, 2024 · nyassembly.gov
“the option of a benefit recalculation after two years instead of five years when coming out of retirement”
Environment & parks
Introduced a Great Lakes Bill of Rights.In office
ReportNYS Assemblyman Patrick Burke Introduces Great Lakes Bill of RightsPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 2, 2022 · nyassembly.gov
“introduced legislation that will create a Great Lakes Bill of Rights”
Health & human services
Sponsored hospital safe-staffing committee legislation.In office
ReportAssemblyman Burke Passes Safe Staffing Legislation to Better Protect Western NY Nurses and PatientsPublic statement · New York State Assembly · May 4, 2021 · nyassembly.gov
“he passed legislation to improve nurse staffing levels in New York State health care facilities”
Other issues in this race
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- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 General Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember Patrick Burke
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Burke: Buffalo & Erie County Taxpayers Deserve a Vote On Aud Block, Other Tax Giveaways
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Aug 10, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Burke’s Legislation to Improve the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System Has Passed the New York State Assembly
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 7, 2024 · nyassembly.gov
- NYS Assemblyman Patrick Burke Introduces Great Lakes Bill of Rights
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 2, 2022 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Burke Passes Safe Staffing Legislation to Better Protect Western NY Nurses and Patients
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 4, 2021 · nyassembly.gov
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