Brian originally attended Post University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Brooklyn College where he found his passion for advocacy and public service. Before Brian was elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor, he served as the Executive Director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.

Brian Maher - Assembly District 101 | New York State Assembly

Brian resides in Montgomery with his wife Rebecca and their three children.

Brian Maher attended Post University before transferring to Brooklyn College. He lives in Montgomery with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children.

Brian Maher - Assembly District 101 - New York State Assembly

Brian originally attended Post University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Brooklyn College where he found his passion for advocacy and public service. Before Brian was elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor, he served as the Executive Director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. He previously served as the Director of Communications in the office of State Sen. Bill Larkin.

Before Brian was elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor, he served as the Executive Director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. He previously served as the Director of Communications in the office of State Sen. Bill Larkin and was elected Mayor of the Village of Walden for three terms.

Brian Maher previously served as executive director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission and as director of communications in the office of State Sen. Bill Larkin.

Biography. Brian Maher was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 8, 2022. His district is comprised of parts of Delaware, Orange, Otsego, and Ulster counties, as well as the town of Brookfield in Madison County and the town of Neversink in Sullivan County.

Brian was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2022. He was also elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor and Mayor of the Village of Walden, serving three terms as mayor.

Brian was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2022. He also previously served as Town of Montgomery Supervisor and Mayor of the Village of Walden, serving three terms as mayor.

2026 New York General Election

As an Assemblyman, Brian will focus on addressing years of wasteful spending in Albany and will push for a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and the financial burden crippling New York families and small businesses. He understands the importance of prioritizing the health and safety of citizens and will work to address spikes in crime to allow neighborhoods and businesses to prosper.

Maher is advocating for an additional $100 million to be included in the final budget to help repair many of the damaged roads in the Hudson Valley. In addition, he is fighting for an additional $250 million to be added to the 2025-26 budget for Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding, which includes critical funding for county and local infrastructure, roads, bridges and highways.

Assemblyman Maher Calls for Additional Funding for Hudson Valley Roads

Plans to pursue a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.

Advocates for $100 million for Hudson Valley road repairs and $250 million more for local road, bridge and highway funding.

- Plans to pursue a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.
- Advocates for $100 million for Hudson Valley road repairs and $250 million more for local road, bridge and highway funding.

Economy

“Clean energy is an important goal, but it must be achievable, affordable and fair for all New Yorkers,” said Maher. “We also need to pause the mandates for electric school buses. This plan is unrealistic, unsafe and would force school districts to divert funding away from our children’s education to pay for it. This pause is a win for our communities, and I will continue fighting for responsible energy policy that puts people first.”

Assemblyman Maher Addresses Energy Policy in New Monthly Newsletter to Constituents

The pause recognizes that the electrical grid is not prepared for full electrification, with rising utility costs, infrastructure limitations and extreme-weather reliability concerns making a rushed mandate unsafe and unrealistic. Maher will continue pushing for a balanced, bipartisan energy strategy that protects consumer choice, accounts for regional differences, keeps energy affordable and supports practical, achievable pathways toward cleaner energy.

Calls for pausing electric school-bus mandates and pursuing an affordable energy strategy that accounts for regional differences and consumer choice.

- Calls for pausing electric school-bus mandates and pursuing an affordable energy strategy that accounts for regional differences and consumer choice.

Energy & the Environment

“It can be overwhelming to look at the magnitude of drug use disorders and overdoses in New York state, but I am hopeful because of all the work treatment providers, advocates and those in recovery are doing to turn the tide. We also create a more hopeful future by working with students more acutely to educate and empower them to avoid drugs altogether or know what to do if a friend is facing overdose,” said Maher, who sits on the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. “Considering the in-depth conversations, we had here, I want to develop legislation to help those on the ground in the fight against opioids and overdoses.”

Finding Hope: Maher Hosts Roundtable on Opioid Overdose Crisis

Supports educating students about avoiding drug use and responding if a friend experiences an overdose.

Plans to develop legislation to assist people dealing with opioid use and overdoses.

- Supports educating students about avoiding drug use and responding if a friend experiences an overdose.
- Plans to develop legislation to assist people dealing with opioid use and overdoses.

Healthcare

As of September 9, 2026, Brian Maher did not have a website or any information online.

Voting & Elections

I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including: - Defeating the Governor's proposed cut to foundation aid for countless school districts statewide by keeping the “hold harmless” language in the budget. - Making a change in property law to distinguish squatters from tenants. - Increasing penalties and resources to combat retail theft crimes. - Expanding programs and tax credits to address childcare needs. - Expanding eligibility for TAP to help make college more affordable for many New Yorkers.

Maher Left Disappointed After Reflecting on New York State Budget

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) voiced his concerns as the fourth budget extender was passed just ten days after the state budget due date. As budget negotiations continue, Maher remains committed to fighting against additional prison closures as the executive proposal allows the governor to close up to five prisons by March 31, 2026. These closures will be announced 90 days prior to their closure date, bypassing the current 12-month notification requirement.

Maher Continues Fight Against Additional Prison Closures

“Every time a prison closes, it’s not just a facility that disappears, it’s a community that suffers,” said Maher. “Jobs are lost, families are displaced and public safety is compromised. We must stop this trend before it becomes irreversible. New York’s correction officers have already endured enough instability. We cannot continue to close facilities without fully understanding the consequences on jobs, on communities and on public safety. These decisions must be made with transparency, accountability and input from the people who are most affected. I’m committed to standing up for these officers and ensuring their voices are heard.

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today announced, which would have been Danny Meyer’s 41st birthday, the re-launch of an online petition to prevent the release of Juan Peinado, the man convicted of murdering 11-year-old Danny in 1996 as the young boy walked to an all-star baseball game in the Village of Maybrook. Maher is working closely with Danny’s family and childhood friends to circulate the petition and encourage residents across Orange County and New York State to sign and send letters to the New York State Parole Board.

Maher Relaunches Petition to Oppose Juan Peinado's Parole

Advocated for increased penalties and resources to combat retail theft.

Opposes additional prison closures and calls for transparency, accountability and public input before facilities close.

Opposes parole for Juan Peinado, who was convicted of murdering 11-year-old Danny Meyer, and relaunched a petition against his release.

- Advocated for increased penalties and resources to combat retail theft.
- Opposes additional prison closures and calls for transparency, accountability and public input before facilities close.
- Opposes parole for Juan Peinado, who was convicted of murdering 11-year-old Danny Meyer, and relaunched a petition against his release.

Public Safety

Advocated for expanding child care programs and tax credits.

Advocated for expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to make college more affordable.

- Advocated for expanding child care programs and tax credits.
- Advocated for expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to make college more affordable.

Education

Advocated for property-law changes that distinguish squatters from tenants.

- Advocated for property-law changes that distinguish squatters from tenants.

Housing & Urban Development

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Advocated for retaining school-aid “hold harmless” provisions to prevent proposed cuts to the foundation aid that school districts receive.

Calls for limits on institutional investors purchasing single-family homes, including requiring investors to sell homes within four years.

Calls for limits on institutional investors purchasing single-family homes.

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

Especially important to the Assemblyman, Brian will work to address the issue of youth flight, advocating for more workforce development opportunities and working with healthcare agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.

Brian originally attended Post University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Brooklyn College where he found his passion for advocacy and public service.

Biography

Inspired by Sen. Larkin’s military experience and leadership, Brian joined the United States Navy Reserves in 2018. Additionally, Brian is the co-founder of Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Big Apple Honor Flight which honor the service of local area veterans.

Additionally, Brian is the co-founder of Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Big Apple Honor Flight which honor the service of local area veterans.

Brian resides in Montgomery with his wife Rebecca and their three children.

Brian Maher attended Post University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Brooklyn College. He is a co-founder of Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Big Apple Honor Flight. He lives in Montgomery with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children.

Brian Maher - Assemblyman - New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Maher enlisted in the Navy Reserve in July 2018. Over the past seven years, he has been promoted to the rank of Petty Officer Second Class (E-5). Maher’s rating is Logistics Specialist (LS).

Maher Called to Active Duty With Navy Reserve

Maher’s rating is Logistics Specialist (LS). LS2 Maher has served exclusively with expeditionary warfare units, including a cargo unit based in Lakehurst, NJ and, more recently, logistical support units attached to Navy SEALs and Naval Special Warfare units in Little Creek, VA.

Brian originally attended Post University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Brooklyn College where he found his passion for advocacy and public service. Before Brian was elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor, he served as the Executive Director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. He previously served as the Director of Communications in the office of State Sen. Bill Larkin and was elected Mayor of the Village of Walden for three terms.

Brian serves as a Petty Officer Second Class in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where he works as a logistics specialist. He previously served as executive director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission and as director of communications in the office of State Sen. Bill Larkin.

Biography
Brian Maher was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 8, 2022. His district is comprised of parts of Delaware, Orange, Otsego, and Ulster counties, as well as the town of Brookfield in Madison County and the town of Neversink in Sullivan County.

Brian was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2022. He was also elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor and served as mayor of the Village of Walden for three terms.

“Our roads are in the worst shape they have ever been in,” said Maher. “In the Hudson Valley, region eight is the most underfunded in the state of New York. I’m taking time to talk to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to try to encourage them to add an additional $100 million for the Hudson Valley region before the budget is finally adopted. The status quo is unacceptable, and we have to continue advocating for the appropriate amount of funding for the DOT as the budget process continues. Potholes are creating an unprecedented amount of damage to a record number of vehicles, and I fear that without immediate action and appropriate funding, the ongoing neglect of our state roads could cost New Yorkers their lives.”

Maher Calls for More Hudson Valley Road Funding

Co-sponsors a proposal to make the state liable year-round for vehicle damage on state roadways.

Advocates for a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.

Calls for an additional $100 million in Hudson Valley road funding before the state budget is adopted.

- Advocates for a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.
- Calls for an additional $100 million in Hudson Valley road funding before the state budget is adopted.

Finding Hope Roundtable on the Overdose Crisis

Steadfast in his commitment to New York’s veterans, he will advocate for expanded outreach and educational opportunities.

Especially important to the Assemblyman, Brian will work to address the issue of youth flight, advocating for more workforce development opportunities and working with healthcare agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.

Plans to develop legislation to help people working to address opioid use and overdoses.

Advocates for working with health care agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.

- Plans to develop legislation to help people working to address opioid use and overdoses.
- Advocates for working with health care agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.

Together, they met with several Assembly Majority to express their shared concerns about the impact of further prison closures on correction officers, their families and communities across the state.

“Every time a prison closes, it’s not just a facility that disappears, it’s a community that suffers,” said Maher. “Jobs are lost, families are displaced and public safety is compromised. We must stop this trend before it becomes irreversible. New York’s correction officers have already endured enough instability. We cannot continue to close facilities without fully understanding the consequences on jobs, on communities and on public safety. These decisions must be made with transparency, accountability and input from the people who are most affected. I’m committed to standing up for these officers and ensuring their voices are heard.”

Maher Opposes Additional Prison Closures

Opposes additional prison closures and calls for transparency, accountability, and input from affected people in closure decisions.

- Opposes additional prison closures and calls for transparency, accountability, and input from affected people in closure decisions.

While every budget has good and bad components, this budget is one I could not support. I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Defeating the Governor's proposed cut to foundation aid for countless school districts statewide by keeping the “hold harmless” language in the budget.

- Making a change in property law to distinguish squatters from tenants.

2024-25 State Budget Statement

Advocated for retaining “hold harmless” school-aid language to prevent proposed cuts to foundation aid.

Calls for educating and empowering students to avoid drugs and respond when a friend faces an overdose.

- Advocated for retaining “hold harmless” school-aid language to prevent proposed cuts to foundation aid.
- Calls for educating and empowering students to avoid drugs and respond when a friend faces an overdose.

Brian Maher attended Post University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Brooklyn College. He co-founded Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Big Apple Honor Flight. He lives in Montgomery with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children.

Assemblyman Maher enlisted in the Navy Reserve in July 2018. Over the past seven years, he has been promoted to the rank of Petty Officer Second Class (E-5).

Maher Called to Active Duty in Navy Reserve

Brian Maher serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a petty officer second class. He previously served as executive director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission and director of communications in the office of state Sen. Bill Larkin.

Brian was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2022. He was elected Town of Montgomery Supervisor and Mayor of the Village of Walden, serving three terms as mayor.

Maher Calls for Hudson Valley Road Funding

Maher is co-sponsoring a proposal that would hold the state liable for damages year-round to compensate drivers for the damage done to their vehicles. As of now, New York is only liable for damages caused by the state on its roadways and only during the warmer summer months.

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is calling on all Town and Village of Montgomery residents to sign his petition urging the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize the repaving of Route 211 from Dunn Road to Ward Street in the Village and Town of Montgomery. The petition calls for the project to be fully funded in the 2026 state capital plan to address growing safety and infrastructure concerns along this critical roadway.

Assemblyman Maher Launches Petition Urging NYS DOT to Prioritize Route 211 Repaving in Montgomery

Advocates a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.

Advocates $100 million for Hudson Valley road repairs and $250 million in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program funding for local infrastructure.

Co-sponsors a proposal making the state liable year-round for vehicle damage it causes on state roadways.

Calls for fully funding Route 211 repaving in Montgomery through the 2026 state capital plan.

- Advocates a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.
- Advocates $100 million for Hudson Valley road repairs and $250 million in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program funding for local infrastructure.
- Co-sponsors a proposal making the state liable year-round for vehicle damage it causes on state roadways.
- Calls for fully funding Route 211 repaving in Montgomery through the 2026 state capital plan.

Especially important to the Assemblyman, Brian will work to address the issue of youth flight, advocating for more workforce development opportunities and working with healthcare agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.

Finding Hope Roundtable Discussion on Overdose Crisis

Plans to work with health care agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.

Wants to develop legislation addressing opioid overdoses and supports educating students about preventing and responding to overdoses.

- Plans to work with health care agencies and community organizations to curb opioid and drug abuse.
- Wants to develop legislation addressing opioid overdoses and supports educating students about preventing and responding to overdoses.

Opposes additional prison closures permitted under the executive budget proposal.

- Opposes additional prison closures permitted under the executive budget proposal.

“Our 2024-25 New York state Budget was delayed by several weeks once again. While every budget has good and bad components, this budget is one I could not support. I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Defeating the Governor's proposed cut to foundation aid for countless school districts statewide by keeping the “hold harmless” language in the budget.

- Making a change in property law to distinguish squatters from tenants.”

Maher Releases Statement on 2024-25 State Budget

Advocated for retaining “hold harmless” language to prevent proposed cuts to school foundation aid.

- Advocated for retaining “hold harmless” language to prevent proposed cuts to school foundation aid.

Brian Maher - Assembly District 101 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

Advocates for workforce-development opportunities to address young people leaving the area.

Advocates for $100 million for Hudson Valley road repairs and an additional $250 million for local road, bridge, and highway funding.

- Plans to pursue a permanent state spending cap to reduce taxes and financial burdens on families and small businesses.
- Advocates for workforce-development opportunities to address young people leaving the area.
- Advocates for $100 million for Hudson Valley road repairs and an additional $250 million for local road, bridge, and highway funding.

I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Increasing penalties and resources to combat retail theft crimes.

- Advocated for increased penalties and resources to combat retail theft.

I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Defeating the Governor's proposed cut to foundation aid for countless school districts statewide by keeping the “hold harmless” language in the budget.

I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Expanding programs and tax credits to address childcare needs.

I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Expanding eligibility for TAP to help make college more affordable for many New Yorkers.

Advocated for retaining “hold harmless” language to prevent proposed foundation-aid cuts for school districts.

Advocated for expanded child care programs and tax credits.

Advocated for expanding the Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to make college more affordable.

- Advocated for retaining “hold harmless” language to prevent proposed foundation-aid cuts for school districts.
- Advocated for expanded child care programs and tax credits.
- Advocated for expanding the Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to make college more affordable.

I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:

- Making a change in property law to distinguish squatters from tenants.

Advocated for changing property law to distinguish squatters from tenants.

- Advocated for changing property law to distinguish squatters from tenants.

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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is voicing support for recent federal action aimed at limiting large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, while calling for similar protections to be considered in New York state. Maher said the move highlights a growing concern that corporate investors are pricing families out of the housing market and turning neighborhoods into investment portfolios rather than communities.

Maher Urges Policies That Prioritize Homeowners Over Corporate Interests

As we tackle the housing crisis, Assemblyman Maher would like to acknowledge and encourage local investors who work to improve housing stock by purchasing homes, fixing them, and then selling them.While these transactions can take place using corporations, some with substantial assets, those investors should sell these homes within four years.This would allow for housing stock to be improved while giving a flexible time frame in the event of economic downturn or supply chain issues related to capital improvements.We want to put an end to corporations buying up single family homes and then letting them sit vacant or simply renting them out to local families.

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