Thomas J. Schiavoni
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 1st District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; retired high school social studies teacher
- Campaign website
- tommyjohnschiavoni.com
Tommy John Schiavoni was elected to the Assembly in November 2024. He taught social studies in the Center Moriches School District from 1988 until 2018 and previously served on the North Haven Village Board and the Southampton Town Board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Co-sponsored changes to Suffolk County's hotel/motel tax spending.In office
The law, signed July 6, 2026, directs hotel/motel tax revenue to the Montauk Lighthouse ($250,000), cultural programming, and tourism, coastal resiliency and water quality projects.
ReportAssemblyman Schiavoni Secures Funding for Montauk Lighthouse – Governor Hochul Signs Bill Making Changes to Suffolk County Hotel Motel LawPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jul 7, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“legislation co-sponsored by Assemblyman Schiavoni authorized Suffolk County to affect changes to how revenues collected by hotel/motel taxes may be spent”
Economy & jobs
Proposes fuel tax exemptions for commercial fishing vessels.In office
His bill would let commercial fishing operators claim a fuel tax exemption at purchase rather than filing for a refund, as farmers can.
ReportAssemblyman Schiavoni Introduces Legislation to Assist Commercial Fisherman with the Skyrocketing Cost of Diesel FuelPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Apr 6, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“providing fuel tax exemptions for operators of commercial fishing vessels”
Health & human services
Sponsored a bill making Alpha-gal Syndrome a reportable disease.In office
A.11328/S.10340, which passed the Assembly unanimously in May 2026, would require health care providers to report cases of the tick-borne illness to the state Health Department.
ReportAssemblyman Schiavoni Advances Legislation Requiring the Reporting of Alpha-gal Syndrome in New York StatePublic statement · New York State Assembly · May 29, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“requires the Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health (DOH) to establish AGS as a reportable disease”
Courts & justice
Opposed the November 2025 ICE raids on the South Fork.In office
In a statement on raids in Hampton Bays and Westhampton, he called them a violation of due process.
ReportStatement from Assemblyman Schiavoni on East End ICE RaidsPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 5, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“I am deeply disappointed at this violation of due process and human dignity.”
All sources (9)
- 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 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 Tommy John Schiavoni
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- About Tommy John — Tommy John for NY Assembly
Campaign website · tommyjohnschiavoni.com
- Assemblyman Schiavoni Introduces Legislation to Assist Commercial Fisherman with the Skyrocketing Cost of Diesel Fuel
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Apr 6, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Schiavoni Advances Legislation Requiring the Reporting of Alpha-gal Syndrome in New York State
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 29, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Statement from Assemblyman Schiavoni on East End ICE Raids
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 5, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Schiavoni Secures Funding for Montauk Lighthouse – Governor Hochul Signs Bill Making Changes to Suffolk County Hotel Motel Law
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jul 7, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
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