Blay Tarnoff, state Assembly, District 16

BLAY TARNOFF

Libertarian

BACKGROUND:

• While licensed as an attorney, Tarnoff, 62, of Port Washington, works as a computer consultant and chairs the Nassau County committee of the Libertarian Party.
• He previously ran for the Nassau County Legilistor 11th District seat.
• He graduated from Brown University and Pace University Law School in White Plains.

ISSUES:

• Tarnoff said he believes there should be an open economy and businesses should no longer have restrictions with regards to COVID-19.
• He supports implementing a state law guaranteeing the right to peaceful protest with enhanced penalties for engaging in violence during a protest
• Tarnoff seeks a modification to state law to guarantee the right to self-defense especially in one’s home or business.