Tony Simone
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 75th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
Represents Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown and part of the Lincoln Center area; elected in 2022. He previously directed community outreach for City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and was director of external affairs at Hudson River Park Friends.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored banning biometric surveillance in public accommodations.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Tony SimoneGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation”
Housing
Sponsored limits on lease non-renewals for owner use.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Tony SimoneGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Prohibits regulations from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing is sought for personal use”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored restrictions on heliport flight operations.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Tony SimoneGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to restrictions on certain flight operations at municipal facilities; relates to the use of certain heliports”
Environment & parks
Sponsored emission reduction requirements for medium, heavy trucks.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Tony SimoneGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to requirements for reducing emissions from medium and heavy-duty vehicles”
Government & transparency
Sponsored removing citizenship requirement for public office.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Tony SimoneGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to removing citizenship as a qualification for holding public office”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tony Simone on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
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 (New York County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember Tony Simone
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Tony Simone
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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