Kwani B. O'Pharrow
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 11th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; retired NYPD detective
Kwani O'Pharrow served in the Navy from 1990 to 1994 and retired from the NYPD as a detective after 25 years. In 2019 he co-founded Cops N' Kids Long Island, a youth mentoring organization.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored a bill exempting some retirement distributions from income tax.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'PharrowGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Exempts certain retirement plan distributions for income tax purposes”
Public safety
Sponsored a bill making interfering with first responders a crime.In office
The bill would also create a safety buffer zone around emergency responders.
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'PharrowGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; safety buffer zone”
Health & human services
Sponsored a bill creating an independent child advocate office.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'PharrowGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes the independent office of the child advocate”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kwani B. O'Pharrow on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Candidate List - General Election 2026 (as of 09/18/2026)
Election filing · Nassau County Board of Elections · nassaucountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · suffolkcountyny.gov
- Emergency Ballot Booklet, 2026 General Election (sample ballots for every ballot style)
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · suffolkcountyny.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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