Michael Simanowitz
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Michael Simanowitz
Prior offices
New York State Assembly District 27
Education
Personal
Michael Simanowitz was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 27 from 2011 to 2017. He died on September 2, 2017, from an undisclosed illness, but several friends said that he had been battling cancer for several years.[1]
Biography
Simanowitz earned his B.A. in political science from Queens College. His professional experience included serving as former Assemblywoman Mayersohn's Chief of Staff for over 14 years and working as a Deputy Inspector with the NYPD.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging |
| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Higher Education |
| • Racing and Wagering |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Simanowitz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging |
| • Agriculture |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Higher Education |
| • Small Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Simanowitz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging |
| • Agriculture |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Higher Education |
| • Small Business |
Campaign themes
2011
Simanowitz's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
- Excerpt: "Tax incentives so small businesses can grow and create jobs."
- Excerpt: "More frequent gas tax holidays to save drivers money at the pump."
- Excerpt: "A tax reduction for middle-class families."
- Excerpt: "Increased funding for job-training programs."
- Excerpt: "The preservation of rent control laws."
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Michael Simanowitz ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 27 general election.[4][5]
Incumbent Michael Simanowitz ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 27 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| New York State Assembly, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Michael Simanowitz Incumbent (unopposed) |
Simanowitz also ran on the Conservative and Republican Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Michael Simanowitz was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Simanowitz also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Simanowitz was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
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.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Simanowitz Incumbent |
100% | 24,157 | |
| Total Votes | 24,157 |
2011
The special election was called to fill the vacancy created when Nettie Mayersohn (D) retired from the Assembly.[14]
Simanowitz defeated Marco Desena (R) in the September 13, 2011, special election. Simanowitz also ran on the Independence and Working Family Party tickets.[15]
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2017 Environmental Scorecard
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Simanowitz’s endorsements included the following:[16]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ DNA Info, "Queens Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz Dies at 45," September 4, 2017
- ↑ Michael Simanowitz for State Assembly, "About Mike," accessed September 1, 2011
- ↑ Michael Simanowitz for State Assembly, "Issues," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ The Queens Courier, "Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn to retire April 1," March 30, 2011
- ↑ Wall Street Journal, "6 of 6 Dems capture NY Assembly special elections," September 13, 2011
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nettie Mayersohn |
New York Assembly District 27 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Daniel Rosenthal (D) |
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Carl Heastie
Representatives
Democratic Party (103)
Republican Party (47)
