2026 New York General Election

Michael lives in Merrick with his wife, Alison, and their two children.

District 12 - Michael Giangregorio | Nassau County, NY

Active in civic and faith communities, Michael is a member of the Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372 (Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America), the Knights of Columbus Father Jeremiah J. Reilly Council #6561, the Kiwanis Clubs of Merrick and Wantagh, and the Bellmore and Merrick Chambers of Commerce. He has also been deeply involved with the Boy Scouts of America (Troop 123, North Merrick), where he has held several leadership positions supporting youth development. In addition, Michael has served as a Catechist at Curé of Ars Roman Catholic Church, preparing candidates for Confirmation.

Michael J. Giangregorio lives in Merrick with his wife, Alison, and their two children. He has been involved with Boy Scouts of America Troop 123 in North Merrick and has served as a catechist at Curé of Ars Roman Catholic Church.

BIOGRAPHY:
Michael recently retired from JP Morgan Chase, where he served as a Vice President in the Corporate and Investment Bank, concluding a distinguished 40‑year career in finance. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he has devoted decades to championing the autism community through extensive volunteer work with numerous organizations.

Michael recently retired from JPMorgan Chase, where he served as a vice president in the Corporate and Investment Bank.

Elected in 2023 to represent Nassau County’s 19th Legislative District, Michael now serves the 12th District following the 2024 redistricting process. His district includes Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, North Merrick, and a small part of Wantagh.

Michael currently serves as the Nassau County legislator for the 12th District. He was elected in 2023 to represent the 19th Legislative District and now serves the 12th District following redistricting in 2024.

The record

MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE & SAFER
FROZE Nassau property taxes, making life more affordable.

He froze Nassau property taxes and stopped $150 million in tax hikes.

Michael Giangregorio for Nassau County Legislator

Since taking office, Giangregorio said, he has voted three times against raising county taxes, emphasizing that his goal is to maintain affordability while still supporting essential services. He said he believes the county can continue to deliver strong public safety and quality-of-life programs without unnecessary spending. “I was happy to be able to vote three times and not raise taxes in the county,” he said. “Holding the line as long as we can is part of our responsibility.”

Michael Giangregorio promotes fiscal, autism priorities

The 58-year-old Merrick resident says his top priority as a county legislator is ensuring that the government spends taxpayer money wisely — and that families can afford to continue living in the communities they love. A vice president at J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank, Giangregorio said his decades in finance have helped shape his approach to local government. “I bring a financial mindset to the Legislature,” he said. “We have to be fiscally smart and fiscally responsible. It’s about cutting waste and keeping services the same, because people have grown accustomed to them.”

Opposes county tax increases, citing a property-tax freeze and three votes against raising county taxes.

Advocates cutting waste while maintaining existing county services.

- Opposes county tax increases, citing a property-tax freeze and three votes against raising county taxes.
- Advocates cutting waste while maintaining existing county services.

Economy

Notably, his advocacy helped advance the passage of the ABLE Act in New York State, expanding financial empowerment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. A strong proponent of lifelong support, Michael continues to focus on ensuring that New York State programs are properly funded to attract and retain the dedicated staff who care for adults with autism. He also believes that public education—especially among youth—is essential to building inclusive and understanding communities.

Advocates adequate New York State funding to retain staff who care for adults with autism.

Advocates for adequate New York State funding to retain staff who care for adults with autism.

- Advocates for adequate New York State funding to retain staff who care for adults with autism.

Public Services

Oct 26, 2026
Early voting starts tomorrow across Nassau County! Cast your vote early for Legislator Michael Giangregorio, who fought tirelessly to freeze property taxes, hire more police officers to patrol our communities, stop predatory overdevelopment, and advocate for our special needs families. Find your convenient early voting site at votenassau2026.com. ###

Opposes development his campaign characterizes as “predatory overdevelopment.”

- Opposes “predatory overdevelopment.”

Housing & Urban Development

He is protecting girls by stopping men from participating in women's sports.

ADDED police, making Nassau the safest community.

He added police to the force so Nassau stays the safest community.

On the ballot

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Added police officers to Nassau County's force.

- Added police officers to Nassau County's force.

Public Safety

As of October 26, 2026, Michael J. Giangregorio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Michael J. Giangregorio

Michael J. Giangregorio is married to Alison and has two children.

Michael recently retired from JP Morgan Chase, where he served as a vice president in the Corporate and Investment Bank.

Michael was elected in 2023 to represent Nassau County’s 19th Legislative District and now serves the 12th District following the 2024 redistricting process.

- Says he froze Nassau property taxes and stopped $150 million in tax hikes.

- Says he added police officers to the Nassau County Police Department.

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Wrote legislation for drivers with autism.

The campaign biography states: “I was born and raised here in Nassau. Nearly a decade ago, my wife, Briana, and I moved into our home, where we are now raising our three children.” It also says Vanunu is active in the Merrick Jewish Centre, coaches his son’s Little League baseball team, and is an active member of the Lakeside Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association.

Vanunu - The New Voice Nassau Needs!

The campaign biography states: “As a lawyer, I have always sought to give back. After graduating from St. John’s University School of Law, I served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens with a reputation for doing what was right.”

The campaign biography states: “For years, I also taught high school and law school students, including at Hofstra University and New York Law School, how to think like a lawyer and advocate their cases. More recently, I have become extremely active in the Merrick Jewish Centre, where I serve on the Executive Board of Directors, focusing on membership growth and financial health. I also coach my son’s Little League baseball team and am an active member of the Lakeside Elementary School PTA.”

Michael Vanunu was born and raised in Nassau. He graduated from St. John’s University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Briana, and their three children, and serves on the executive board of directors of the Merrick Jewish Centre.

The campaign biography states: “Currently, I am a Partner at Rivkin Radler LLP, where I have spent the last eight years handling complex fraud cases. This experience has given me the skills to scrutinize County expenses and root out the waste, fraud, and abuse that impact every taxpayer.

Michael Vanunu currently works as a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Queens.

The Herald reports: “Vanunu questioned a $12 million allocation in the county budget called ‘miscellaneous,’ and said that taxpayers should have more information about how those funds are spent.” It then quotes him: “I see how much money is being wastefully spent on outside lawyers, when we have county lawyers, they’re supposed to be doing the job.”

Vanunu focuses campaign on water rates, taxes and safety

The campaign page says: “The unique brick-and-mortar shops of Merrick and Bellmore are an essential part of our community, and I will be their advocate in the County Legislature. I will fight to reduce the regulatory burdens and county-level costs that make it difficult for small businesses to thrive long-term, knowing that when we lower the overhead for our local entrepreneurs, those savings are passed directly to our consumers.”

The Herald reports: “Vanunu also said that the county should examine fees and regulations that impact local businesses, and consider ways to reduce costs for smaller enterprises, including possible breaks for new businesses or first-time renewals.” Vanunu added, “The more we help our small businesses thrive and stay in business, the more that our consumers are going to directly feel the dollar amount in their pocket.”

The campaign page says: “If elected, I will treat every taxpayer dollar with the respect it deserves. I will fight to examine all Nassau County’s expenses, identify wasteful spending, eliminate deals that aren’t in taxpayers best interest, and seek to attack fraud head on. Tackling fraud, waste, and abuse only helps taxpayers, and our government should prioritize eliminating those costs.”

Calls for greater public information about county budget spending, including funds allocated as “miscellaneous.”

Advocates for reducing county-level costs and regulatory burdens on small businesses, including possible relief for new businesses and first-time renewals.

Plans to review Nassau County expenses, eliminate spending not in taxpayers' interests, and address fraud, waste, and abuse.

- Calls for greater public information about county budget spending, including funds allocated as “miscellaneous.”
- Advocates for reducing county-level costs and regulatory burdens on small businesses, including possible relief for new businesses and first-time renewals.
- Plans to review Nassau County expenses, eliminate spending not in taxpayers' interests, and address fraud, waste, and abuse.

As of October 26, 2026, Michael Vanunu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The campaign page says: “I will also work to overhaul Nassau’s broken real estate tax system. For too long, the burden has been placed on homeowners to grieve their taxes try and get a more fair rate. I will fight to move toward a fair and transparent assessment process that provides homeowners with an accurate rate and eliminates the exhausting need (and cost) to file tax grievances every year.”

Advocates for a fair, transparent property-tax assessment process intended to reduce homeowners' need to file annual tax grievances.

- Advocates for a fair, transparent property-tax assessment process intended to reduce homeowners' need to file annual tax grievances.

The campaign page says: “As a former prosecutor, I have seen firsthand how essential a fully staffed and well-funded police department is to the stability of our community. I will fight to ensure the Nassau County Police Department has the resources necessary to properly staff our local precincts and provide officers with the advanced training they need to keep our neighborhoods safe.”

The campaign page says: “I have seen the impact of officer shortages, and I will not let our neighborhoods be underserved. I will serve as a proactive bridge between our residents and law enforcement, ensuring that your safety concerns are heard and that our district remains a place where every family feels secure.”

Plans to provide the Nassau County Police Department resources for precinct staffing and advanced officer training.

Plans to serve as a liaison between residents and law enforcement on local safety concerns.

- Plans to provide the Nassau County Police Department resources for precinct staffing and advanced officer training.
- Plans to serve as a liaison between residents and law enforcement on local safety concerns.

The campaign states: “This begins with supporting the South Nassau Water Authority’s acquisition of Liberty Water, which will lower rates to our water bills, and keeping the Water Authority accountable to making meaningful progress towards the acquisition.”

In his campaign op-ed, Vanunu writes: “There is an urgent need to expedite this acquisition because our rates have climbed aggressively in the short time Liberty Utilities has controlled our water. First, Liberty secured annual increases of 13% to 17% between 2024 and 2026. Now, it is seeking an additional 37% increase for Merrick and Bellmore residents.”

Michael Vanunu Op-Eds

Supports the South Nassau Water Authority acquiring Liberty Water and holding the authority accountable for progress toward the acquisition.

Calls for expediting the South Nassau Water Authority's acquisition of Liberty Water, citing recent and proposed water-rate increases.

- Supports the South Nassau Water Authority acquiring Liberty Water and holding the authority accountable for progress toward the acquisition.
- Calls for expediting the South Nassau Water Authority's acquisition of Liberty Water, citing recent and proposed water-rate increases.

Michael Vanunu

- Advocates for reducing county-level costs and regulatory burdens on small businesses, including possible relief for new businesses and first-time renewals.
- Plans to review Nassau County expenses, eliminate spending not in taxpayers' interests, and address fraud, waste, and abuse.

Supports a public hearing to question Liberty about acquisition negotiations and information used to establish a purchase price.

Nassau County Legislator, District 12

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