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Member of Assembly, 5th District
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Douglas M. SmithOfficial portrait — New York State Assembly

Douglas M. Smith

Candidate for Member of Assembly, 5th District

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Member of Assembly
Campaign website
smithfornewyork.com

Doug Smith was elected to the Assembly in an April 2018 special election and is the ranking minority member of the Assembly Education Committee. He is a former high school math teacher and was previously chief of staff to Assemblyman Al Graf.

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Photo: Official portrait — New York State Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports reducing state spending and the cost of living.

    Assemblyman Doug Smith for New York

    Campaign website · smithfornewyork.com

    “I'm a tax fighter that has fought to reduce government spending and the cost of living.”
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Education

  • Led a Minority task force report on school safety.In office

    He co-chaired the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security, which presented its recommendations in March 2023.

    Smith Presents Proposals for Improved School Safety Measures

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 30, 2023 · nyassembly.gov

    “a co-chairman of the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security, led a press conference today to present the task force's evaluation”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports overhauling PSEG/LIPA's operation of Long Island's grid.

    Assemblyman Doug Smith for New York

    Campaign website · smithfornewyork.com

    “leading the charge to repower Long Island by pushing for an overhaul of the deeply flawed PSEG/LIPA monopoly”
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