"...Schiavoni has a wider-ranging skill set and the enthusiasm, inquisitiveness and imagination needed to solve [the East End’s Issues].”
“Newsday’s editorial board endorses Schiavoni."
“...Tommy John Schiavoni makes a solid case for having the demeanor and background to be the region’s voice in Albany."
"He has the mix of confidence and humility that would serve him well as assemblyman."
“For his experience in education and hands-on knowledge of small businesses in the region, as well as his understanding of how government works and his success in achieving goals, The Suffolk Times endorses Tommy John Schiavoni.”
“We believe Mr. Schiavoni, a former government and history teacher who now serves on the Southampton Town Board, is the right candidate to maintain continuity even as Mr. Thiele departs office having set an impossibly high standard for elected officials.”
For three generations Tommy John's family operated a local plumbing and heating business in Sag Harbor where he began working at the age of twelve. Growing up on construction sites with master tradesmen, Tommy John gained the knowledge and experience that to this day fuels his desire to find pragmatic solutions to problems, mechanical and otherwise.
With a passion for History and Government, Tommy John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies at SUNY Cortland and became a teacher. While working full-time, he earned a Master’s Degree from SUNY Stony Brook furthering his career as a High School Social Studies Teacher in the Center Moriches School District where he worked from 1988 to retirement in 2018, teaching Participation in Government, Economics, US History and Government.
With a passion for History and Government Tommy John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education in Social Studies at SUNY Cortland and became a teacher. While working full-time, he earned a Master’s Degree from SUNY Stony Brook furthering his career as a High School Social Studies Teacher in the Center Moriches School District where he worked from 1988 to retirement in 2018, teaching Participation in Government, Economics, US History and Government.
Tommy John has also been an active member of local government since 2008 when he was first appointed to the North Haven Village Zoning Board of Appeals. In 2014 he was elected to the North Haven Village Board, and in 2016 he was appointed to the Southampton Town ZBA before his election to the Town Council in 2017. He also served on the Sag Harbor School Board of Education from 2014 to 2017.
On the Town Council Tommy John focuses on practical solutions to problems in our communities while maintaining his commitment to a healthy environment, a sound local economy, and support of the arts and education in all forms.
Now, Tommy John Schiavoni is running for New York State Assembly to bring his pragmatic approach and deep experience to bear representing our community in Albany.
I love the East End, and I'm dedicated to preserving the essence of our community without being afraid of change where it's needed. I would be honored to put my experience to use serving East Enders in Albany, and that's why I am excited to announce my candidacy for the New York State Assembly, District 1.
Our community thrives on the incredible natural beauty and resources surrounding us - the ocean, bays and ponds that are the lifeblood of our region. In the Assembly I will be a strong advocate for improved water quality, clean energy and solutions for small businesses.
Affordable housing and community health issues like tick-borne illnesses, mental health and opioid addiction, which have touched us all too closely, will also be a significant part of my agenda. My efforts on the Sag Harbor Board of Education, which ranged from contract negotiation to advocacy for educational funding at the state level, reflect my belief as both a Dad and teacher that when we invest in our education system, our entire community benefits.
My background, deeply rooted in the East End and enriched by hands-on experience in the family business and public service, has equipped me with a practical understanding of our local needs and challenges. My years on the Southampton Town Board, coupled with my earlier experiences on the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals and the North Haven Village Board, have given me a comprehensive view of how government works day-to-day, from managing budgets and infrastructure to responding to community needs during crises.
On the East End we value hard work, collaboration and a shared vision for a better future. It is in this spirit that I aim to continue the legacy of Assemblyman Fred Thiele, working tirelessly to represent our community in Albany. I would be honored to earn your vote.
