James D. Griffin

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James D. Griffin
Griffin in 1986
60th Mayor of Buffalo
In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1993
Preceded by	Stanley M. Makowski
Succeeded by	Anthony Masiello
Member of the Buffalo Common Council
In office 1962–1965
Constituency	Ellicott District
In office 2003–2005
Preceded by	Mary Martino
Succeeded by	Jeffrey M. Conrad
Constituency	South district
Member of the New York Senate from the 56th district
In office 1967–1977
Preceded by	William T. Smith
Succeeded by	Raymond F. Gallagher
Personal details
Born	James Donald Griffin June 29, 1929 Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died	May 25, 2008(2008-05-25) (aged 78) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Right to Life (1997) Republican (1985) Conservative (1977)
Spouse	Margaret McMahon
Children	3
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	Korean War
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James Donald Griffin (June 29, 1929 – May 25, 2008) was an American politician who served in the New York State Senate (56th District, 1967–77) and then for 16 years as the Mayor of Buffalo, New York (1978–93). He later returned to public life serving as a member of the Buffalo Common Council.