Paul A. Bologna
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 144th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
Paul Bologna was elected to the Assembly in November 2024 to represent parts of Erie and Niagara counties. Raised in the Town of Clarence, he was chief of staff to his predecessor, Assemblyman Mike Norris.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes one-time inflation rebate checks; favors paying down debt.In office
ReportAssemblyman Paul Bologna Response to State of the StatePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jan 14, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“are nothing more than a gimmick … we should be investing any excess sales tax revenue in net positive initiatives, critical capital infrastructure investments, paying down debt”
Public safety
Sponsored mileage tax credit for volunteer emergency responders.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Paul A. BolognaGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to enacting the volunteer emergency services mileage reimbursement tax credit”
Environment & parks
Sponsored bill letting localities opt out of CLCPA mandates.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Paul A. BolognaGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act”
Government & transparency
Sponsored bill requiring a public referendum on final siting permits.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Paul A. BolognaGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Requires a public referendum to approve a final siting permit”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Paul A. Bologna on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 General Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- General Election Ballot Order: Offices and Candidates for November 3, 2026
Election filing · Niagara County Board of Elections · Sep 15, 2026 · elections.niagaracounty.gov
- Sample Ballots: General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Niagara County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · elections.niagaracounty.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember Paul A. Bologna
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Paul Bologna Response to State of the State
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jan 14, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Paul A. Bologna
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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