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New York State Assembly District 12
Daytona State College—Criminal Justice; Law Enforcement Academy
Data last updated 10/21/2026
David Weber Jr. is a Northport Village Trustee and Commissioner who has served in village government since September 2020, including roles involving commerce, docks and waterways, wastewater treatment, highways, and parks. He is a former police officer, an ex-captain and current active member of the Northport Fire Department, and a local small business owner whose family has owned Seymour’s Boatyard since 1996.
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David Weber Jr., the 2026 Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 12, frames healthcare mainly around affordability, insurance-market competition, expanded mental-health care, and substance-use disorder treatment. He has not yet served in the New York State Assembly, so no roll-call votes or state bill sponsorships were found.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Weber said healthcare affordability should be addressed by promoting competition among health insurance providers and giving residents more coverage choices.
SourceWeber identified expanded mental healthcare and substance-use disorder programs as priorities if elected to the Assembly.
SourceWeber said he is closely aligned with outgoing Assemblymember Keith Brown on mental health and substance-use disorder policy and would be prepared to continue that work if elected.
SourceWhen discussing fentanyl, emerging substances, and addiction treatment, Weber supported a statewide ban on kratom sales and emphasized treatment and counseling for people with substance-use disorders.
SourceDavid Weber Jr. emphasizes affordability, lower cost burdens, support for small businesses, workforce training, and homeownership as his Economy & Jobs themes for New York Assembly District 12. His stated approach includes keeping Long Island affordable, opposing costly Albany mandates, supporting fair school aid and property-tax relief, and expanding workforce and clean-energy job pipelines.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Weber states that a top priority if elected is keeping New York affordable so retirees can stay and young people can start a life and buy a home in the 12th District.
SourceWeber says Albany mandates are making it harder to live on Long Island and pledges to fight for local control of zoning, fair school aid, and safer communities.
SourceWeber describes himself as a longtime local small business owner and says he is dedicated to supporting the small businesses that line the district’s Main Streets.
SourceWeber aims to partner with trade unions and technical schools to build workforce development programs for a clean-energy future while protecting natural resources.
SourceWeber suggested expanding first-time homebuyer programs and exploring housing incentives for essential workers such as nurses and first responders to address Long Island affordability.
SourceDavid Weber Jr., the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 12 in 2026, has questioned New York's current spending priorities for asylum-seeker services. He suggested resources should be directed toward programs that help people obtain lawful immigration status more efficiently, while also raising concerns about overall state spending and whether Long Island receives an appropriate share of state funding.
Specific Actions & Proposals
In a 2026 Assembly District 12 candidate interview, Weber questioned New York's current spending on services for asylum seekers and suggested directing resources toward programs that could help people obtain lawful immigration status more efficiently.
SourceDavid Weber Jr., the Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 12 in 2026, emphasizes climate adaptation and resilience for Long Island coastal communities, including stormwater management, shoreline protection, flood mitigation, harbor and wetland protection, and aquifer protection. He also supports clean energy advancement for buildings and transportation, grid reliability, responsible renewable-energy siting, and workforce development for a clean-energy future.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Weber says New York should help municipalities fund and implement coastal resiliency, flooding, stormwater, shoreline protection, water quality, harbor and wetland projects, with infrastructure planning that accounts for sea-level rise and severe storms.
SourceThe New York League of Conservation Voters states that, if elected, Weber would prioritize investment in coastal resilience through the Environmental Protection Fund and Clean Water Infrastructure Act.
SourceWeber aims to support clean energy for buildings and transportation while emphasizing grid reliability and responsible siting for renewable energy development.
SourceWeber says he hopes to partner with trade unions and technical schools on workforce development programs for a clean-energy future while protecting natural resources.
SourceIn the VOTE411 guide for New York Assembly District 12, Weber lists protecting the water supply and harbors as a top-three priority and says stormwater management, coastal resiliency, and aquifer protection are paramount in AD12.
SourceDavid Weber Jr., the Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 12, has framed his education position around securing a fairer share of state aid for local schools, expanding access to quality education and workforce training, and enforcing civil-rights protections in education. He has also said New York’s Foundation Aid formula should be reviewed for equity among school districts.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Weber says he will fight to ensure local schools receive their fair share of state aid as part of his campaign platform for the 12th Assembly District.
SourceIn a 2026 candidate interview, Weber said the distribution of state education funding should be reviewed to make it more equitable among school districts.
SourceIn the VOTE411 guide for New York Assembly District 12, Weber said he supports expanding access to quality education and workforce training so opportunity is available in every community.
SourceWeber said he supports strong enforcement of civil-rights and anti-discrimination laws, including in education.
SourceDavid Weber Jr., the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 12 in 2026, emphasizes public safety, law enforcement support, and fair enforcement of the law. His stated positions include giving judges more discretion in bail decisions, reviewing discovery and witness-protection laws, cracking down on illegal businesses, strengthening drug-impaired driving enforcement, and banning kratom sales.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Weber said judges should have greater discretion to consider repeat offenders and community safety when making bail decisions.
SourceWeber stated that New York can support public safety while insisting laws are enforced fairly and consistently, alongside strong enforcement of civil-rights and anti-discrimination laws.
SourceWeber's campaign website says he will work to keep communities safe and invites residents to discuss issues including public safety and bail reform.
SourceVOTE411 Voter Guide
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/candidate-detail.do?id=73189364Fetched: biography
New York League of Conservation Voters
https://www.nylcv.org/candidate/dave-weber-jr/Fetched: votingRecord
Huntington Matters
https://huntingtonmatters.com/david-weber-jr-interview-ny-assembly-district-12-2026/Fetched: votingRecord
New York League of Conservation Voters
https://www.nylcv.org/press-item/during-nyc-climate-week-nylcv-gives-green-announces-final-round-of-2026-endorsements/Fetched: endorsements
Vote Smart
https://j.futurefacts.votesmart.io/election/2026/L/NY/2026-state-legislative?party=5&stageId=PFetched: endorsements
Dave Weber Jr. campaign website
https://www.daveweberjr.com/trustee-dave-weber-selected-to-run-for-12th-assembly-seat-as-keith-brown-steps-aside/Fetched: issuePositions
YouTube - Huntington Matters candidate interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ1LlsLCwosFetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 Voter Guide
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/race-detail.do?id=26978853Fetched: issuePositions
Dave Weber Jr. Campaign Website - A Stronger 12th District
https://www.daveweberjr.com/stronger-12th/Fetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 Candidate Detail
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/candidate-detail.do?id=73189364Fetched: issuePositions