Douglas Hoffman Shocking Facts

Douglas L. Hoffman (Born 1953) is a Lake Placid, New York businessman and accountant. He is a candidate for Representative from New York’s 23rd Congressional District.

Hoffman has been married since 1973. He has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. He and his family live in Lake Placid.

Business Career

Hoffman graduated in 1973 from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Hoffman earned his Masters of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Connecticut in 1976 and his certification as a CPA in 1977.

While in school, Hoffman enlisted in the United States Army serving as a member of the New York State National Guard from 1970 to 1973 and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1973 to 1976. Hoffman held the rank of Staff Sergeant at the time of his discharge.

In 1977, Hoffman served as controller for Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee, which was the architect of the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Hoffman currently is the managing partner of the Dragon Benware Crowley & Co., P.C. accounting firm and oversees Hoffman Family Enterprise.
2009 run for Congress
Main article: New York’s 23rd congressional district special election, 2009

On June 2, 2009, Republican U.S. Rep. John McHugh was appointed Secretary of the Army by President Barack Obama. In anticipation of an upcoming special election to fill McHugh’s seat in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, the Republican Party endorsed Assemblywoman Dierdre Scozzafava. The Conservative Party of New York decided not to cross-endorse the Republican candidate. On August 7, 2009, the Conservative Party chose Doug Hoffman to be its nominee. After McHugh’s nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he resigned his seat in Congress. Four days later, Hoffman signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is a written pledge to oppose and vote against all income tax increases for individuals and businesses.

Hoffman’s policy stances are at odds with Scozzafava’s, including being pro-life and anti-gay marriage. He supports adding troops to Afghanistan and has stated that he may run for Congress in 2010.