Joe DeStefano

American politician

Joe DeStefano

Member of the New York State Assembly from the 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2019
Preceded by	L. Dean Murray

Personal details
Born	(1960-06-07) June 7, 1960 (age 63)
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Medford, New York, U.S.
Education	Suffolk Community College (AS)
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Joseph P. DeStefano is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 3rd district since 2019. The district includes portions of the town of Brookhaven, including Bellport and Mastic Beach in Suffolk County on Long Island. DeStefano is a Republican.

Since 1980, he has served as an active member of the Medford Fire Department, and in 1996, DeStefano was first elected commissioner of the Medford Fire District.^[1] Prior to elected office, DeStefano served as a Suffolk County Sheriff's Office public safety communication supervisor. He is married with two children and one grandchild.^[2]

In 2018, Assembly member L. Dean Murray decided to run for the state Senate, where Thomas Croci was retiring.^[3] As a result, DeStefano announced his intentions to run for Murray's Assembly seat.^[4]

DeStefano defeated his Democratic opponent, Clyde Parker, 54% to 46%.^[5]

DeStefano currently sits on the Committee on Aging, Committee on Governmental Employees, Committee on Labor, Committee on Transportation, Committee on Correction, and the Committee on Ways and Means.^[6]

References

^ Fuentes, Nicole (October 11, 2018). "New York State Assembly- 3rd District Candidate Joe DeStefano (R)". longislandadvance.net. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
^ "Joseph P. DeStefano | General Election, November 6, 2018". Newsday. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
^ Smith, Tara (June 28, 2018). "Dean Murray announces bid for state Senate Teaser-". longislandadvance.net. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
^ Fuentes, Nicole (November 7, 2018). "Zeldin voted into third term; DeStefano wins big". longislandadvance.net. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
^ "Our Campaigns - NY Assembly 03 Race - Nov 06, 2018". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
^ "Joe DeStefano - Assembly District 3 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2023.