It’s Montesano and Ferone in Assembly District 15

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Michael Montesano, a Republican from Glen Head, has represented the 15th Assembly District since winning a special election in February 2010.

He is being challenged for a second time by Mario Ferone, 21, a Democrat from Plainview. Montesano, 59, defeated Ferone in 2012, accumulating 27,954 votes to Ferone’s 18,951, collecting 59 percent of the vote.

The 15th Assembly District encompasses parts of central and northern Nassau County, including Bethpage, Brookville, Bayville, East Norwich, Hicksville, Locust Valley, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, Salisbury, Syossett and Westbury.

Numerous attempts to contact Mario Ferone to take part in this question and answer were unsuccessful.

Herald: Why are you running for office and what makes you the best candidate?

Montesano:
I am running for re-election so that I can continue to give the residents of the 15th Assembly District a voice in Albany. Since entering the legislature in 2010, I have tackled important issues, such as: protecting taxpayers, reforming government and making Long Island more affordable. I believe that my experience and determination to make a difference for the people of Long Island makes me the most qualified candidate.

Herald: If elected, what is one law you would like to change or enact that would directly affect your constituents?

Montesano: One issue that I have focused on since entering office is ethics reform. It is an unfortunate reality that Albany has been riddled with ethics and corruption charges over the past few years. As a member of the Assembly Ethics Committee and the Legislative Ethics Commission, I strongly stand behind legislation that ensures representatives are held to the highest of standards, and that we remove those who abuse public trust. I have long supported one of the strongest anti-corruption legislation packages Albany has ever seen, and will continue to fight for its passage. The package includes, but is not limited to, implementing term limits; disqualifying certain individuals from holding office; and replacing the Joint Commission on Public Ethics with a new Commission on Official Conduct with new appointed members with no prior affiliation.

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