Councilman Ignizio 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 earned his bachelor's degree in communications and journalism from Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ.

Since 1996, Vincent Ignizio has been actively involved in working to make Staten Island a better place to live.  He served as Chief of Staff to former New York City Councilman Stephen Fiala, and was later appointed administrator for the 51st Council District, charged with addressing the needs of the South Shore, by then Speaker Vallone.  During that time, Ignizio was responsible for managing the district office and representing the south shore on the New York City Council.

He went on to serve as Chief of Staff to Councilman Andrew Lanza, where he founded the bipartisan Chief of Staff Caucus, earning a commendation from Speaker Gifford Miller.

Vincent Ignizio was elected to the New York State Assembly in the 2004 general election, representing the 62nd district which includes the South Shore.  There, he was the ranking member on the Corporations and Authorities Committee, was the first freshman member appointed to the Ways and Means Committee in 20 years, and was elected Chairman of Assembly Republican Review Committee.

During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Ignizio co-authored five major downzoning applications for the South Shore, handled over $50 million in capital projects and was instrumental in building new park and rides and adding more than 200 acres of parkland.

Vincent Ignizio was elected to the City Council in a 2007 special election to replace Councilman Lanza, garnering more than 74% of the vote.  He is a member of the Ethics committee, Education Committee, Transportation Committee and the Land Use Committee.  He is also a member of the prestigious Budget Negotiation Team.

He currently resides with his wife Letizia, daughter Lina, and family dog Nero in Annadale.  Vincent is a parishioner at Holy Child Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and involved in youth soccer on Staten Island.

Entered City Council: 03/08/2007
Current Term Expires: 12/31/2009

Represents: Arden Heights, Annadale, Bay Terrace, Tottenville, Oakwood, Great Kills, Richmondtown, Charleston, Rossville, New Drop, New Sprinville, Eltingville, Woodrow, Richmond Valley, Huguenot, Princess Bay, Pleasant Plains

Committees: Education; Environmental Protection; Land Use; Planning, Dispositions & Concessions; Standards & Ethics; Transportation