Long Island is Worth Fighting For

It's where I was raised, where my wife and I are raising our family, and where we've chosen to build our future. Like so many Long Islanders, I want my children to have the same opportunities that generations before us enjoyed: safe neighborhoods, thriving local businesses, clean beaches and waterways, and the chance to build a life right here at home.

Meet Jarett

Jarett graduated from SUNY Albany where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice, and then went on to earn a Master of Public Administration degree and a certificate in City Management from Villanova University. He and his wife, Natalia, are proud residents of Sayville.

Jarett Gandolfo - Assembly District 7 | Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly

Jarrett Gandolfo was raised on Long Island. He earned a degree in criminal justice from the State University of New York at Albany, followed by a master's degree in public administration and a certificate in city management from Villanova University. He lives in Sayville with his wife, Natalia, and they are raising a family.

Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Jarett worked alongside former Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino as his chief of staff. In that role, Jarett dedicated his time to serving the communities and residents of the 7th Assembly District. From working to help constituents, to securing grants for local municipalities, and nonprofits and advocating on behalf of local organizations to support their initiatives, Jarett has a deep understanding of government and its processes.

Jarrett previously worked as chief of staff for former Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino.

Biography

Jarett Gandolfo was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3, 2020. The 7th Assembly District includes parts of Suffolk County, including Bay Shore, Brightwaters, Islip, East Islip, Islip Terrace, Great River, Oakdale, Bohemia, West Sayville, Sayville, Bayport, Blue Point, Patchogue, Fire Island and East Patchogue.

##### General election for New York State Assembly District 7

Jarett Gandolfo defeated Douglas Pearsall in the general election for New York State Assembly District 7 on November 8, 2022.

Jarett Gandolfo - Ballotpedia

#### General election
##### General election for New York State Assembly District 7

Incumbent Jarett Gandolfo defeated Garrett Petersen in the general election for New York State Assembly District 7 on November 5, 2024.

Jarrett currently serves in the New York State Assembly for District 7. He was elected in 2020 and reelected in 2022 and 2024.

2026 New York General Election

That's why I've fought for responsible budgeting, pushed back against unfunded mandates that drive up local taxes and utility bills, and worked to ensure state government focuses on the priorities that matter most to the people who pay the bills. Government should spend taxpayer dollars wisely, invest in what matters, and always remember who it's working for.

Prime-Sponsored Legislation:
A02257 Allows the legislature to authorize pool-selling without profit
A02260 Allows bars and restaurants to organize and manage sports squares pools
A02261 Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement
A02262 Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; repealer
A02263 Relates to withholding the governor's salary after the April first budget deadline until a state budget has been passed
A02265 Relates to the establishment of a waiver for child care learning pods
A02285 Requires the governor and senior state officers to appear before the legislature
A02290 Protects the identity of witnesses of hate crimes in discovery proceedings
A02291 Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees

Jarett Gandolfo - Assembly District 7 | New York State Assembly

Advocates for responsible budgeting and against unfunded mandates that increase local taxes and utility bills.

Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2291, requiring public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising or imposing rates and fees.

- Advocates for responsible budgeting and against unfunded mandates that increase local taxes and utility bills.
- Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2291, requiring public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising or imposing rates and fees.

Economy

Protecting Long Island's quality of life means preserving everything that makes our communities special. From protecting our drinking water, bays, beaches, and open spaces to investing in the roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure our families rely on every day, I've worked to ensure Long Island remains a place where families can thrive today and for generations to come.

Supports protecting Long Island's drinking water, bays, beaches, and open spaces, alongside investment in roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.

- Supports protecting Long Island's drinking water, bays, beaches, and open spaces, alongside investment in roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

A02389 Relates to exemptions from sales and use taxes for gift certificates, electronic gift cards and magnetic gift cards
A02406 Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum
A02407 Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard
A02408 Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government

Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2406 to develop suicide-prevention materials for school-age children and allow related instruction in school health curricula.

- Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2406 to develop suicide-prevention materials for school-age children and allow related instruction in school health curricula.

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

I've also been a steadfast advocate for safer communities. I believe every family deserves to feel secure in their neighborhood, every business owner deserves to operate without fear of crime, and every law enforcement officer and first responder deserves leaders who support them—not undermine them.

A02285 Requires the governor and senior state officers to appear before the legislature
A02290 Protects the identity of witnesses of hate crimes in discovery proceedings
A02291 Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees
A02368 Allows reservists who have served or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces to be eligible for 2.5 points on civil service examinations

A02408 Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government
A06190 Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults
A07073 Grants retroactive retirement membership in the New York state teachers' retirement system to Eileen Saumell

“The laws I’ve seen proposed this week are nothing short of egregious and performative,” Gandolfo said. “The continued neutering of police is only proving to be dangerous for us all. I’m committed to continuing to fight this nonsensical string of legislation.”

Advocates for safer communities and support for law enforcement officers and first responders.

Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2290 to protect hate-crime witnesses' identities during discovery proceedings.

Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 6190 to establish a coordinated law-enforcement alert for missing adults.

Opposes proposed police legislation he described as "neutering of police" and pledges to continue fighting it.

- Advocates for safer communities and support for law enforcement officers and first responders.
- Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2290 to protect hate-crime witnesses' identities during discovery proceedings.
- Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 6190 to establish a coordinated law-enforcement alert for missing adults.
- Opposes proposed police legislation he described as "neutering of police" and pledges to continue fighting it.

Public Safety

A08323 Grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Brian Landers
A08513 Enacts "Stella's law" requiring a CPR certified staff member to be present in school cafeterias during lunchtimes
A09597 Relates to the appointment of commissioners for the Seaview/Ocean Bay Park garbage district

Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2406 to develop school-age suicide-prevention materials and allow school districts to include suicide prevention in health curricula.

Sponsored Stella's Law, Assembly Bill (A) 8513, requiring a staff member certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in school cafeterias during lunch.

- Sponsored Assembly Bill (A) 2406 to develop school-age suicide-prevention materials and allow school districts to include suicide prevention in health curricula.
- Sponsored Stella's Law, Assembly Bill (A) 8513, requiring a staff member certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in school cafeterias during lunch.

Education

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