Candidate Profile: Jodi Giglio, New York State Assembly District 2

Election Day is Tuesday, and voters will choose between incumbent and Republican Jodi Giglio and Wendy Hamberger, a Democratic candidate seeking the New York State Assembly District 2 seat.

Senate District 2 covers the East End towns of Southold and Riverhead as well as some of eastern Brookhaven Town.

In anticipation of the election, Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns. Here are their answers, lightly edited for clarity.

Name

Jodi Giglio

Campaign website

https://jodiforny.com

City or town of residence

Baiting Hollow

Office sought

NYS Assembly District 2

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

Attended Stony Brook University in the evenings, as a business major, and worked full time during the day.

Occupation

Small business owner, Bennett Enterprises, which is a recognized WBE construction company for construction management, materials and supplies. I am a proud member of Local 138 Operating Engineers.

Family

William, 20 years old, attends the Hofstra Frank G. Zarb School of Business and twins Jessica and Jacob that attend Suffolk Community College

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Age

54

Previous public office, appointive or elective

Riverhead Town Board, 2010 to 2020 and New York State Assembly 2020 to present

Why are you seeking this office?

To make New York a better place for families and businesses.

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

I attend many events within my district to keep my pulse on the needs of my constituents. I make myself available to problem-solve.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

My bill no. A6552 which increases STAR exemptions and adjusts personal income tax rates. Bill No. 6795 Changing College Tuition Savings Program to include elementary and secondary schools. A 6940 Keri Stromski bill and A9434 to require landlords to install sprinkler systems and emergency fire escapes for multi-level rental buildings, so we don't have what happened on Second Street happen again.

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

Life experience in my private business and life.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen, sleep on it and then make a decision.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I consider myself a public servant and have made myself available to my constituents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.