John J. Ricottone
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 47th District
Background
John Ricottone is president of Community Education Council District 20 in Brooklyn. He holds an associate degree in criminal justice.
Documented positions
Housing
Proposes infrastructure capacity reviews before major developments.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 47 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Before major developments are approved, communities should have a clear assessment of their sewer, stormwater, water, road, and electrical capacity.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes modernizing sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
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“One of my priorities would be to modernize New York's aging sewer and stormwater infrastructure.”
Proposes developers help pay for needed infrastructure upgrades.
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“developers should help pay for the additional infrastructure their projects require”
Government & transparency
Opposes redrawing New York's congressional map for 2026.
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“Don't redraw the congressional map for 2026”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John J. Ricottone on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 47 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
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