Michael Simanowitz

Michael Simanowitz
New York State Assembly District 27
Incumbent
In office
2011 - Present
Term ends
January 1, 2015
Years in position	2
Party	Democratic
Compensation
Base salary	$79,500/year
Per diem	$171/full day; $61/half day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
First elected	2010
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	N/A
Personal
Profession	Inspector, NYPD
Websites
Office website

Michael Simanowitz is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 27 since winning a September 13, 2011 special election. The special election was called to fill the vacancy created when Nettie Mayersohn (D) retired from the Assembly.

Simanowitz graduated from Queens College with a BA in Political Science. He served as former Assemblywoman Mayersohn's Chief of Staff for over 14 years. He is also a Deputy Inspector with the NYPD.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Simanowitz served on the following committees:

Elections

2012

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012

Simanowitz ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 27. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party ticket. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

New York State Assembly, District 27, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Michael Simanowitz Incumbent	100%	24,157
Total Votes				24,157

Endorsements

• 32BJ/SEIU

2011

See also: State legislative special elections, 2011

Simanowitz defeated Marco Desena (R) in the September 13, 2011 special election. Simanowitz also ran on the Independence and Working Family Party tickets.

Issues

Campaign themes

Simanowitz's campaign site outlines several policy goals.

• "Tax incentives so small businesses can grow and create jobs"
• "More frequent gas tax holidays to save drivers money at the pump"
• "A tax reduction for middle-class families"
• "Increased funding for job-training programs"
• "The preservation of rent control laws"

Candidate debate

Queens Public Television will air debates featuring the District 23 and District 27 candidates. The debates have already been taped and will air several times in the run-up to September 13 special election. The schedule of airings can be found here.

External links

Suggest a link

• Michael Simanowitz, Campaign Site
• Michael Simanowitz, Campaign Facebook

References

Political offices
Preceded by Nettie Mayersohn	New York Assembly District 27 2011–present	Succeeded by NA