Meet Patrick
The incumbent Assemblymember for the 142nd district, Patrick is running for his third term in the assembly. An endorsed democrat, Patrick is passionate about improving the lives of his constituents and making western new York a better place for all.
Patrick began his journey in politics back in 2013 as an erie county legislator. a newcomer to the political scene, he was Committed to strong policy that made our community and its families safer, healthier, and happier. Patrick championed several causes and had many notable legislative accomplishments including a ban on microbead plastics, a repeal of Sunday Blue Laws, a million-dollar emergency fund created to combat the opioid crisis, and the formation of the Erie County Broadband Committee.
“Erie County Legislator Patrick B. Burke beat Assemblyman Erik T. Bohen in a rematch of their April special election for the 142nd District seat that had been held by Michael P. Kearns.”
With three kids of his own, protecting the health and wellbeing of children has been at the forefront of Patrick’s legislative efforts. As a County Legislator, he banned smoking in a vehicle with children, wrote the PENCE Bill (Prevention of Emotional Neglect and Child Endangerment) to end harmful gay conversion therapy, and championed a local law implementing a Youth Concussion Protocol to ensure the safety of minors playing contact sports.
His record earned him the trust of his constituents who re-elected him in 2015 and 2017.
Since being elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2018, Patrick has helped pass sweeping election law reforms, end abusive gay conversion therapy, and remove the mandate that state-created or administered assessments be used for teacher and principal evaluations.
In 2019, Patrick had six bills passed by the Assembly and Senate, five of which have been signed into law by the governor. Because of his hard work, we now have laws in place to further protect child victims, waive certain fees for Erie County Veterans’ posts, and require public hearings and increased transparency for state park closures.
Patrick has also secured a level of funding that his district hasn’t seen in years, which will contribute to major projects throughout the 142nd district.
Patrick is running for re-election to the New York State Assembly so he can continue advocating for his constituents and his community in Albany. He will always prioritize fighting for the middle class, continuing to improve his district, helping out local businesses, and protecting those in public service.