Ballotpedia, Samuel Pirozzolo

Sam is from New York City, where he still lives today. 

Sam operates a family-owned optical practice. He is a former president of Community Education Council 31.

Samuel Pirozzolo currently serves as a member of the State Assembly in State Assembly District 63. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for member of the New York City Council in 2021, but he did not win. He is a former president of Community Education Council 31 and vice president of the New York City Parents Union. 

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Believes the city's outdated property tax system overcharges homeowners, particularly in Staten Island, as it doesn't reflect current market conditions or property values.

Believes the city's outdated property tax system overcharges homeowners, especially in Staten Island, saying it "does not reflect current market conditions and property values."

- Believes the city's outdated property tax system overcharges homeowners, especially in Staten Island, saying it "does not reflect current market conditions and property values."

Economy

Opposes Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on Staten Island.

Opposes having new energy technology installed in residential communities or near schools.

- Opposes having new energy technology installed in residential communities or near schools.

Energy & the Environment

Believes Staten Island should have access to a city-run hospital.

Believes Staten Island was unfairly excluded from a settlement fund for opioid addiction due to not having a city-run hospital.

- Believes Staten Island was unfairly excluded from a settlement fund for opioid addiction due to not having a city-run hospital.

Healthcare

As of June 8, 2025, Sam T. Pirozzolo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports and plans to re-fund the New York Police Department (NYPD).

Supports and plans to "re-fund" the New York Police Department (NYPD). 

- Supports and plans to "re-fund" the New York Police Department (NYPD). 
- Opposed eliminating cash bail.

Public Safety

As a school board member, supported the creation of a Gifted and Talented program for middle school students.

As an assembly member, established a Gifted and Talented program for middle school students.

Supports parental rights in education, including school choice, curriculum selection, and homeschooling decisions.

Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

- As an assembly member, established a Gifted and Talented program for middle school students.
- Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

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Housing & Urban Development

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Matthew lives in Staten Island, New York. He received a bachelor's degree from Saint Anselm College and a law degree from Albany Law School.

Matthew has worked as a trial lawyer and a local business owner.

Ballot Pedia, Matthew Mobilia

Matthew Mobilia's campaign for Member of Assembly in State Assembly District 63 in New York is his first run for public office.

Supports policies that provide financial support, reduce unnecessary regulations, and create a thriving environment for local entrepreneurs.

Supports policies to financially support small businesses and reduce unnecessary regulations.

- Supports policies to financially support small businesses and reduce unnecessary regulations.

As of June 8, 2025, Matthew Mobilia’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Says, "By promoting equality, ensuring fair treatment, and defending the rights of all individuals, we aim to build a more inclusive and just community."

- Says, "By promoting equality, ensuring fair treatment, and defending the rights of all individuals, we aim to build a more inclusive and just community."

Supports stronger community policing, better training for law enforcement, and collaborative initiatives with community leaders to ensure safe neighborhoods.

Supports community policing, better training for law enforcement, and collaboration with community leaders on safe neighborhoods.

- Supports community policing, better training for law enforcement, and collaboration with community leaders on safe neighborhoods.

Believes in revitalizing the local economy to ensure prosperity for all residents and plans to invest in local infrastructure, enhance public services, and support educational initiatives to build a neighborhood with opportunities and a high quality of life.

Plans to fund more local infrastructure, public services, and educational initiatives.

- Plans to fund more local infrastructure, public services, and educational initiatives.

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