For Giglio, People Come Before Politics

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio knows firsthand what happens when government regulations and excessive taxation threaten a business. As the owner of a construction and consulting company since 1997, she experienced those challenges herself, helping shape a political career devoted to protecting taxpayers and making Long Island more affordable.

A member of Operating Engineers Local 138, Giglio served 10 years on the Riverhead Town Board before her election to the Assembly in 2020. She brings experience in business, organized labor and municipal government to representing the Second Assembly District.

Giglio has distinguished herself as an advocate for people with disabilities. As the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, she fights for adequate funding for group homes, caregivers and community services. She helped advance legislation allowing property tax relief for qualifying individuals with disabilities living in homes held in special needs trusts.

Perhaps most revealing is her willingness to work across party lines. Giglio describes drafting legislation and allowing majority-party colleagues to carry the bills when doing so improves their chances of passage. For her, results matter more than whose name appears on the legislation.

Public safety is another priority. Giglio supports restoring judicial discretion in bail decisions, strengthening protections for crime victims and providing law enforcement with the tools needed to protect communities.

She opposes excessive state spending, unfunded mandates and proposals to weaken the property tax cap. Her affordability agenda includes preserving energy choices and creating tax-advantaged savings accounts to help first-time homebuyers afford down payments and closing costs.

Giglio's constituent service is equally important, helping residents navigate state agencies and resolve problems involving unemployment, transportation and other government services.

Her experience reflects an understanding of how government decisions affect working families, small businesses and vulnerable residents. Unfortunately, her opponent, Michael J. Szika, did not respond to an invitation to discuss his platform.

The South Shore Press recognizes Giglio for her service and commitment to the Second Assembly District and enthusiastically endorses her.