John Zaccaro Jr.
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 80th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
Born and raised in the Bronx, he was chief of staff to City Council Member Rafael Salamanca and earlier worked as a housing organizer.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored notice to officials on cannabis dispensary applications.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to providing notice to elected officials upon receipt of application for a cannabis retail dispensary”
Housing
Sponsored an adjacent neighbors' bill of rights.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Enacts the adjacent neighbors' bill of rights”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a bill on bank overdraft fees.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to overdraft fees charged by banking organizations”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored licensing and insurance requirements for e-scooter operators.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes an electric scooter operator's safety manual, licensing requirement and insurance requirement”
Health & human services
Sponsored maternal depression screening after childbirth.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks”
All sources (4)
- 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 (Bronx County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr.
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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