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Member of Assembly, 63rd District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the Assembly votes on New York laws and the state budget in the State Assembly.

Covers part of Richmond County.

Matthew Mobilia

Democratic

Trial lawyer; business owner

The gist

  • Supports stronger community policing and police training.
  • Supports small business aid and fewer regulations.
  • Supports investing in local infrastructure and public services.
  • Pledges to work across party lines on legislation.
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  1. Supports stronger community policing and police training.

    Issues — Matthew Mobilia for NY State Assembly

    Campaign website · matthewmobiliaforassembly.com

    “stronger community policing, better training for law enforcement, and collaborative initiatives with community leaders”
  2. Supports small business aid and fewer regulations.

    Issues — Matthew Mobilia for NY State Assembly

    Campaign website · matthewmobiliaforassembly.com

    “advocate for policies that provide financial support, reduce unnecessary regulations, and create a thriving environment for local entrepreneurs”
  3. Supports investing in local infrastructure and public services.

    Issues — Matthew Mobilia for NY State Assembly

    Campaign website · matthewmobiliaforassembly.com

    “investing in local infrastructure, enhancing public services, and supporting educational initiatives”
  4. Pledges to work across party lines on legislation.

    About — Matthew Mobilia for NY State Assembly

    Campaign website · matthewmobiliaforassembly.com

    “work across the aisle and to be able to reach compromise on legislation”
Photo of Sam T. Pirozzolo
Sam T. PirozzoloOfficial portrait — New York State Assembly

Sam T. Pirozzolo

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Member of Assembly; optician

The gist

  • Sponsored banning battery energy storage system siting.In office
  • Sponsored banning ESG criteria in state pension investing.In office
  • Sponsored longer legislative terms with term limits.In office
  • Sponsored barring bans on fuels used for cooking.In office
  • Sponsored limits on motor fuel and diesel taxes.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Sam
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  1. Sponsored banning battery energy storage system siting.

    Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities”
  2. Sponsored banning ESG criteria in state pension investing.

    Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria when investing the state pension fund”
  3. Sponsored longer legislative terms with term limits.

    Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Increases the length of the term of office and imposes term limits for members of the legislature”
  4. Sponsored barring bans on fuels used for cooking.

    Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Prohibits banning the burning of wood, coal, natural gas, propane, or other fuels for the purposes of cooking”
  5. Sponsored limits on motor fuel and diesel taxes.

    Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Establishes limitations on taxes on diesel motor fuel and motor fuel”

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