Michael Tannousis
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 64th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; former prosecutor
Elected to the Assembly in November 2020 to represent parts of southern Brooklyn and Staten Island's East Shore. A former assistant district attorney in the Bronx and Richmond County, he holds a law degree from Pace Law School.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored expanding aggravated animal cruelty to all animals.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael TannousisGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Expands aggravated cruelty to animals to include all animals”
Sponsored license revocation for repeat DWI convictions.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael TannousisGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Provides for revocation of drivers' licenses and registrations for multiple driving while intoxicated convictions”
Education
Sponsored hearings before extending NYC mayoral school control.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael TannousisGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Requires public hearings a minimum of thirty days prior to any vote to extend mayoral control of New York city schools”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored repealing congestion pricing and auditing the MTA.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael TannousisGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority”
Courts & justice
Sponsored restoring judicial discretion in bail decisions.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael TannousisGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform”
All sources (5)
- 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
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Richmond County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember Michael Tannousis
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael Tannousis
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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