Candidate Profile: Anthony Giacobbe For Westchester Legislator

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — In 2021's general election, residents of the Hudson Valley will be voting for local officials. In anticipation, Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Anthony Giacobbe is seeking election as Westchester County Legislator for District 10 in November. The 35-year-old is running as a Republican.

Learn more about Giacobbe on www.electanthonygiacobbe.com

Check out Patch's full Q&A with Anthony Giacobbe:

Party Affiliation

Republican/Conservative

Family

Laurie Giacobbe (Wife), Anthony (Son-4), Joseph (Son-1)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Iona Preparatory HS/Iona College BA- Finance

Occupation

Commodities Trading Industry- 15 Years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

NA

Why are you seeking elective office?

To help bring balance and new ideas to the board of legislators.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Westchester County has a serious affordability issue that is only getting worse. I am looking forward to working on the various budgets to make Westchester more affordable. Our seniors should be able to age in place and the next generation should be able to afford to stay where they were raised if they choose. Right now that is a problem for our residents.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

My opponent comes from a legal background with strong progressive values. I come from a finance background with conservative values. I applaud him for always speaking up for his beliefs. I plan on doing the same for my beliefs.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

Many people feel their voices are not being heard.

How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

I have no complaints.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

I plan on being an advocate for smart spending of our tax dollars, support our first responders, support small business, and use my experience in the energy sector to bring new ideas for green energy.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I will use my professional experience from working at global leaders such as Morgan Stanley, Glencore LTD, and Lukoil Pan Americas to help make our county government more efficient and forward looking. I spent the last 15 years working to better companies and I now plan on doing that for our local government.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Hard work always pays off.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am a lifelong Westchester County resident that loves this community. I plan on doing everything possible to make it a great place to live and raise a family for generations to come.

Find information about absentee and early voting here: Election 2021: New Systems For Early Voting In Westchester. To find all your candidates, as well as statewide, county and local propositions, follow the links offered by the Board of Elections:

• View the 2021 General Election Candidates List.
• View the 2021 General Election State Propositions.
• View the 2021 General Election County and Local Propositions.