Michael A. Montesano, state Assembly, District 15

MICHAEL A. MONTESANO

Republican

BACKGROUND:

• Montesano, 66, of Glen Head, is seeking reelection to the state Assembly, for a seat he’s held since 2010.
• He also running on the Conservative, Independence and Libertarian party lines.
• Montesano, an attorney, he received his associate's degree from Nassau Community College, a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and a Juris Doctorate from City University of New York Law School at Queens College.

ISSUES:

• Montesano is against the state bail law that eliminated cash bail for people charged with most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies.
• He wants to cut taxes and unnecessary spending and opposes the $1 billion commuter tax that, he says, targets Long Islanders commuting to Manhattan for work.
• He said he strongly supports in-person learning and plans to oppose any push from elected leaders for more virtual learning.