John immigrated from India at 19 and built a successful career in finance, working at Merrill Lynch and MetLife. He is now a vice president at Forest Hills Financial Group. A Yonkers resident for more than 16 years, he lives with his wife, Shelby, and is the proud father of Alisha & Josh, and grateful "son-in-love" Krishna Patel.

About John Isaac | John Isaac for NY State Assembly District 90

John Isaac immigrated from India at age 19. He lives with his wife, Shelby, and has two children.

John Isaac immigrated from India at age 19. He lives in Yonkers with his wife, Shelby, and has two children.

John Isaac currently works as a vice president at Forest Hills Financial Group. He previously worked in finance at Merrill Lynch and MetLife.

John currently works as a vice president at Forest Hills Financial Group. He previously worked in finance at Merrill Lynch and MetLife.

John is a first-time candidate for elected office.

2026 New York General Election

4-Opposition to congestion pricing: “I stand with the vast majority of Westchester voters in strong opposition to the Congestion Pricing Tax. Residents of the 90th Assembly District are overburdened by the highest taxes in America and a sky-high cost of living, and further punishing thousands of Yonkers commuters for simply going to work is outrageous.”

Candidate Profile 2024: Isaac Seeks Assembly Seat, District 90

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1- Opposition to New York State, and the taxpayers, spending $5 Billion on services for migrants who have entered the country illegally and are now seeking asylum. “We are paying for hotels, meals and debit cards for people who did not come here legally. I came to this country legally -I came here as a legal immigrant, and I think everyone should come here legally.”

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Make Yonkers and New York Affordable

New York doesn't have a revenue problem — it has a spending problem. As a financial advisor, John has spent his career helping families and businesses balance budgets and plan for the future. Albany must do the same.

• Lower taxes statewide
• Eliminate the Yonkers personal income tax
• Enforce real budget discipline
• Stop policies that drive working families out

Grow the Economy & Create Jobs

Yonkers is home to one of the most important economic opportunities in the region — full casino gaming. John supports securing full casino status to:

• Create jobs
• Increase local revenue
• Deliver tax relief to residents

Albany has failed to act. John will fight to bring those benefits home.

Opposes congestion pricing, citing the tax burden and cost of living for District 90 commuters.

Opposes state spending on hotel, meal, and debit-card services for undocumented migrants seeking asylum.

Proposes lower statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers' personal income tax, and stricter state budget discipline.

Supports securing full casino gaming status for Yonkers.

- Opposes congestion pricing, citing the tax burden and cost of living for District 90 commuters.
- Opposes state spending on hotel, meal, and debit-card services for undocumented migrants seeking asylum.
- Proposes lower statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers' personal income tax, and stricter state budget discipline.
- Supports securing full casino gaming status for Yonkers.

Economy

As of September 9, 2026, John Isaac’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

“Proposition One has become symbolic of what is wrong with our state government in Albany. Originally, Prop One was a way to codify abortion law in New York, but now we learn that if passed, medical providers could be required to facilitate a child’s request to make permanent, life-altering “gender affirming” decisions and they would not need to consult with their parents. Additionally, biological males would have a constitutional right to compete in girls’ school sports,” said Isaac.

Assembly Candidate John Isaac: Save Girls Sports-Vote No on Propositon One | Yonkers Times

“Proposition One is based on a lie that a women’s abortion rights are in jeopardy in New York State. That right will never be overturned in New York State.

But what is in Prop One are new constitutional rights to gender identity or gender expression. High school students have to go to a nurse to get Tylenol, and they can’t go to a tanning salon without their parents permission. But we are going to allow our young children to make a life-changing decision about their gender without their parents knowledge or consent? I don’t think that a majority of voters in Yonkers want that to happen. My opponent supports Prop One—I am saying NO.”

Opposes Proposition One, citing concerns about minors making gender-related healthcare decisions without parental knowledge or consent.

Opposes allowing minors to make gender-related healthcare decisions without parental consent.

- Opposes allowing minors to make gender-related healthcare decisions without parental consent.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Restore Public Safety

Public safety must be the top priority. Failed bail reform policies have allowed repeat violent offenders back onto our streets. Our communities are paying the price.

• Fix broken bail laws
• Support law enforcement
• Put victims before criminals
• Restore accountability

Calls for changes to bail laws, support for law enforcement, and greater accountability for repeat violent offenders.

- Calls for changes to bail laws, support for law enforcement, and greater accountability for repeat violent offenders.

Public Safety

“Proposition One has become symbolic of what is wrong with our state government in Albany. Originally, Prop One was a way to codify abortion law in New York, but now we learn that if passed, medical providers could be required to facilitate a child’s request to make permanent, life-altering “gender affirming” decisions and they would not need to consult with their parents. Additionally, biological males would have a constitutional right to compete in girls’ school sports,” said Isaac.

“I wouldn’t want my daughter to have to compete on girls’ high school sports teams with boys, and I have spoken to parents whose daughters would feel uncomfortable in the locker room, but also are concerned about the safety aspects involved with playing with much stronger boys on their teams. We have to save Girls sports on Nov. 5.”

Fix Our Schools

Our children deserve better. The current school funding formula is broken, and Yonkers schools are not receiving their fair share. Students are falling behind, and families are frustrated.

• Fight for fair school funding
• Ensure accountability in education spending
• Expand real opportunity for students

Opposes boys competing on girls' high school sports teams, citing safety and locker-room privacy concerns.

Advocates for changes to the school-funding formula, increased funding for Yonkers schools, and accountability in education spending.

- Opposes boys competing on girls' high school sports teams, citing safety and locker-room privacy concerns.
- Advocates for changes to the school-funding formula, increased funding for Yonkers schools, and accountability in education spending.

Education

Housing & Urban Development

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John Isaac

- Proposes lower statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers' personal income tax, and stricter state budget discipline.
- Supports securing full casino gaming status for Yonkers.

- Advocates for changes to the school-funding formula, increased funding for Yonkers schools, and accountability in education spending.

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About John Isaac

John Isaac immigrated from India at 19. He lives with his wife, Shelby, and has two children.

John currently works as a vice president at Forest Hills Financial Group. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch and MetLife.

Incumbent Nader Sayegh defeated John Isaac in the general election for New York State Assembly District 90 on November 5, 2024.

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John previously ran for New York State Assembly District 90 in 2024 but did not win.

Supports securing full casino status in Yonkers to create jobs, increase local revenue, and provide tax relief.

Opposes New York spending $5 billion on services for asylum seekers who he says entered the country illegally.

Proposes lowering statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers's personal income tax, and enforcing budget discipline.

- Proposes lowering statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers's personal income tax, and enforcing budget discipline.

Opposes congestion pricing, calling it an additional burden on Yonkers commuters and residents.

3-More support for the Police and ending cashless bail. “While crime remains under control in Yonkers, we need to back law enforcement more so that we can lower crime. I also want to repeal the Bail Reform Law that has created a revolving door for repeat offenders walking in and out of court.”

Candidate Profile 2024: Isaac Seeks Assembly Seat In District 90

Wants to repeal New York's Bail Reform Law.

Advocates for greater support for law enforcement.

- Advocates for greater support for law enforcement.

Opposes allowing high school boys to compete on girls' high school teams.

Advocates for changes to the school funding formula, greater accountability in education spending, and more student opportunity.

- Advocates for changes to the school funding formula, greater accountability in education spending, and more student opportunity.

Make Yonkers and New York Affordable

New York doesn't have a revenue problem — it has a spending problem. As a financial advisor, John has spent his career helping families and businesses balance budgets and plan for the future. Albany must do the same.

• Lower taxes statewide
• Eliminate the Yonkers personal income tax
• Enforce real budget discipline
• Stop policies that drive working families out

Supports securing full casino status in Yonkers to create jobs, increase local revenue, and provide resident tax relief.

Supports lower statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers's personal income tax, and enforcing budget discipline.

- Supports lower statewide taxes, eliminating Yonkers's personal income tax, and enforcing budget discipline.

Calls for changes to bail laws and the restoration of accountability.

Supports law enforcement and prioritizing victims in criminal-justice policy.

- Calls for changes to bail laws and the restoration of accountability.
- Supports law enforcement and prioritizing victims in criminal-justice policy.

Advocates for fair school funding for Yonkers schools by changing the school-funding formula.

Supports accountability in education spending.

- Advocates for fair school funding for Yonkers schools by changing the school-funding formula.
- Supports accountability in education spending.

Supports local zoning and the preservation of suburban zoning through “TaxPayers Choice.”

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