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John Ricottone
Republican PartySTH · NY · District 47
New York State Assembly District 47
STH · NY · District 47
New York State Assembly District 47
Institution not specified—Associate degree in Criminal Justice; currently working on bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
Data last updated 10/21/2026
John Ricottone is running as the Republican/Conservative/Stop Mamdani Party candidate for New York State Assembly District 47 in 2026. He has served as president/first vice president of Community Education Council District 20, where he wrote resolutions and worked on student and family issues. Local coverage and candidate profiles describe him as a retired or former NYPD officer and a longtime District 47 resident.
Committee Assignments: No committee assignments available.
The healthcare-related positions found are from his Scientist Network for Advancing Policy questionnaire, where he supports protecting NIH funding for hospitals, universities, and research institutions and supports public-health measures for wildfire smoke exposure.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Ricottone said New York hospitals, universities, and research institutions should not lose NIH funding and that, as a state legislator, he would work with New York’s congressional delegation to protect NIH funding and advocate for state support.
SourceRicottone said he would support clear public alerts, protections for outdoor workers, and funding to help vulnerable households obtain air purifiers during wildfire smoke events.
SourceJohn Ricottone emphasizes affordability, lower taxes, lower energy costs, and job-related economic benefits. His stated Economy & Jobs positions include supporting responsible data-center development tied to local jobs, prioritizing lower electricity prices, supporting vetted work and student visas for STEM workforce needs, and backing farm-resilience aid to keep family farms economically viable.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Ricottone named lower prices and taxes among his top three priorities if elected to New York State Assembly District 47.
SourceRicottone said he supports responsible data-center development that brings investment and jobs while requiring projects to pay their fair share of electricity and infrastructure costs and provide measurable local economic benefits.
SourceRicottone said his priority would be making electricity affordable and reliable for New York families and that he would prioritize lowering electricity costs statewide once in office.
SourceRicottone said New York should allow federal visas for work and school when applicants are vetted and deemed safe, citing the need for STEM students from all backgrounds.
SourceRicottone said he supports expanded crop insurance, disaster assistance, water-management and resilient-infrastructure grants, and soil-health funding to keep farms and food production economically viable.
SourceNo documented position by John Ricottone on immigration was found in sources that match John Ricottone as the 2026 Republican/Conservative/Stop Mamdani candidate for New York State Assembly District 47. The Full Record shows no issue evidence for Ricottone under immigration enforcement/deportations, and his VOTE411 candidate responses reviewed do not address immigration.
John Ricottone, the 2026 Republican/Conservative/Stop Mamdani candidate for New York State Assembly District 47, emphasizes affordability and reliability while saying emissions should continue to be reduced. His climate-related statements focus on lowering electricity costs, upgrading the electric grid, and modernizing stormwater/sewer infrastructure for flooding resilience; no roll-call votes or sponsored bills were found because he is not the sitting legislator.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Ricottone said his priority would be making electricity affordable and reliable for New York families while continuing to reduce emissions, and that he would prioritize the cost of electricity statewide once sworn in.
SourceIn his VOTE411 climate response for Assembly District 47, Ricottone said New York needs upgrades to sewer systems and electric grids, including catch basin and sewer cleaning, because storms are repeatedly flooding areas of the five boroughs.
SourceRicottone said communities should receive clear assessments of sewer, stormwater, water, road, and electrical capacity before major developments are approved, and that developers should help pay for needed infrastructure upgrades.
SourceJohn Ricottone emphasizes education as a campaign priority, including quality K-12 education, merit-based gifted classes, preserving specialized high schools and the SHSAT, and investment in CUNY and SUNY. His education record and stated positions center on school safety, special education/dyslexia supports, and expanded after-school and summer-program funding.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Ricottone listed as a top priority quality elementary and high school education, expanding gifted classes by merit, preserving specialized schools and the SHSAT, and investing in CUNY and SUNY.
SourceAs CEC 20 president, Ricottone pushed for fully funded after-school programs across District 20 and said New York State should supply funding for summer and after-school programs.
SourceAn endorsement article stated that, as CEC president, Ricottone led passage of additional resolutions addressing bullying, special education, and continued after-school support.
SourceJohn Ricottone identifies safety as one of his top priorities for New York Assembly District 47 and emphasizes public safety, law enforcement experience, school safety, and quality-of-life enforcement. He supports using automated license plate reader technology for public safety while limiting data sharing to local or federal authorities.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Ricottone said one of his top three priorities if elected is fixing safety, alongside lower prices, taxes, and cleaner streets.
SourceRicottone said ALPR and Flock camera technology can help solve crimes and terror attacks and proposed that ALPR data be collected, stored, and retained for public safety.
SourceAn endorsement profile states Ricottone acted after school safety agents were removed before entering the academy by contacting elected officials, organizing a press conference, and helping bring attention to the issue before positions were restored.
SourceAn endorsement profile states Ricottone sees public safety as central and supports addressing youth violence through enforcement and prevention, including expanded sports and community activities.
SourceVOTE411
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/race-detail.do?id=26976348Fetched: biography, education, location
Queen of the Click
https://queenoftheclick.com/2026/03/02/john-ricottone-is-running-for-nys-assembly-in-district-47-tired-of-dirty-streets-vote-for-him/Fetched: biography
Gonzalo Duran
https://www.gonzaloduran.nyc/gonzalo-duran-endorses-john-ricottone-for-nys-assembly-47/Fetched: endorsements
Sway
https://www.sway.co/race/new-york-state-assembly-district-47-754036f2-1200-4f1f-9822-16b29c1ee872Fetched: endorsements
Scientist Network for Advancing Policy candidate page
https://snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stance-on-science/candidates/ny/john-ricottoneFetched: issuePositions
Scientist Network for Advancing Policy New York responses
https://snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stance-on-science/states/nyFetched: issuePositions
The Full Record NY State Assembly District 47 voter guide
https://www.thefullrecord.org/guide/race/ny-ad-47Fetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 Voter Guide
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/race-detail.do?id=26976348Fetched: issuePositions
Scientist Network for Advancing Policy
https://snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stance-on-science/candidates/ny/john-ricottoneFetched: issuePositions
Scientist Network for Advancing Policy New York Responses
https://snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stance-on-science/states/nyFetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 / League of Women Voters Education Fund
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=73189435Fetched: issuePositions
Brooklyn Paper
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-parents-after-school-funding-gaps/Fetched: issuePositions
New York City Council Legistar
https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/View.ashx?GUID=07615B4F-40FC-495E-995A-DD49989AE777&ID=15314706&M=FFetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 Voter Guide
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=73189435Fetched: issuePositions
Scientist Network for Advancing Policy New York Stance on Science
https://snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stance-on-science/states/nyFetched: issuePositions