Jarett Gandolfo
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 7th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byAndrew Garbarino
Personal details
Born (1990-06-22) June 22, 1990 (age 33)
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Sayville, New York, U.S.
EducationUniversity at Albany, SUNY (BA)
Villanova University (MPA)
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Jarett Gandolfo (born June 22, 1990) is an American politician who is a member of the New York State Assembly from the 7th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Early life and education

Gandolfo is of Italian-American descent.[1] Gandolfo was raised in West Islip, New York and graduated from West Islip High School.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology and sociology from University at Albany, SUNY and a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University.

Career

Prior to his election to the New York State Assembly, Gandolfo served as Andrew Garbarino's chief of staff. When Garbarino was elected to the United States House of Representatives, Gandolfo announced his candidacy to succeed him. Gandolfo defeated Democratic nominee Francis T. Genco in the November election and assumed office on January 1, 2021.[3][4]

Once in office, Gandolfo became a vocal critic of Governor Andrew Cuomo's use of COVID-19 pandemic emergency powers, especially the 10pm curfew imposed on restaurants and bars. Gandolfo argued that the curfew was arbitrary, ineffective, and greatly harming the food service industry.[5]

Gandolfo currently sits on the Health, Higher Education, Insurance, Mental Health, and Racing and Wagering committees.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Gandolfo Announces 2024 Italian American Legislative Conference Scholarship". February 7, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.((cite web)): CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Jarett Gandolfo". The Suffolk County News. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet The Candidates: Jarett Gandolfo For State Assembly". Patchogue, NY Patch. October 7, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "Newsday endorses Jarett Gandolfo in 7th Assembly District". Newsday. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Freshman NY lawmaker challenges Gov. Cuomo's curfew U". Fox News. January 25, 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Jarett Gandolfo - Assembly District 7 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
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