Brian Barnwell
Brian Barnwell | |
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| Member of the New York Assembly from the 30th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Markey |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Woodside, Queens New York, U.S. |
| Education | Arizona State University Albany Law School |
| Profession | Attorney Politician |
Brian Barnwell is an American politician and lawyer who is currently a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly.[1] Since January 2017, he has represented Assembly District 30 in Queens; the district includes Maspeth, Woodside, and portions of Middle Village, Astoria, Sunnyside and Long Island City.
Career
Born in New York City, Brian is a graduate of Arizona State University and Albany Law School of Union University, New York. Brian first announced in July 2015 that he would seek the District 30 seat in the Assembly; at the time, he was a political newcomer.[2] Incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Margaret Markey had been elected to the seat nine times. Prior to his 2016 Assembly bid, Barnwell graduated from Arizona State University and Albany Law School, "[worked] as a lawyer for several years, [and] worked as an aide in Queens City Council Member Costa Constantinides’ office."[3]
In the September 2016 Democratic primary, Barnwell defeated Asm. Markey, 1,710 votes to 1,082.[4] One report on the election result stated that "[this] might be one of the biggest political upsets Queens has ever seen."[5] After defeating Republican candidate Tony Nunziato by a large margin in the November 2016 general election,[1] Barnwell took office in January 2017.
Since his time in office, Barnwell has introduced legislation that provides tax relief for seniors and the middle class. Barnwell also drafted legislation to attempt to reform the affordable housing formula, and proposed bills that would allow for tougher sentencing on violent felons.[6] Barnwell has also pushed a bill that would outlaw the sale of puppies by "puppy mills."[7]
References
- ^ a b McGowan, Clodagh (9 November 2016). "Newcomer Brian Barnwell Claims 30th Assembly District Seat". ny1.com. Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ Altamirano, Angy (28 July 2015). "Woodside resident to seek Assembly seat and 'fight for the middle class'". qns.com. Queens Courier. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ Silberstein, Rachel (12 May 2017). "Adjusting to Albany: Assemblymember Brian Barnwell". GothamGazette.com. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ http://vote.nyc.ny.us/downloads/pdf/election_results/2016/20160913Primary%20Election/01402300030Queens%20Democratic%20Member%20of%20the%20Assembly%2030th%20Assembly%20District%20Recap.pdf
- ^ Pozarycki, Robert (13 September 2016). "Incumbent Assemblywoman Markey loses Democratic primary in a stunning upset". qns.com. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ Barnwell, Brian (8 February 2017). "Proposals To Protect Seniors, Middle Class, Crime Victims". qgazette.com. Queens Gazette. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ Cronin, Joe (19 January 2017). "New Queens Pols: Transportation and Affordable Housing Top Priorities". queenstribune.com/new-queens-pols-transportation-affordable-housing-top-priorities/. Queens Tribune. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
External links
- New York State Assemblyman Brian Barnwell official site
