Brian Barnwell

Brian Barnwell
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 Woodside, Queens, New York, U.S.
Profession Politician

Brian Barnwell is an American politician and lawyer who is currently a member of the New York State Assembly.[1] He represents District 30, which is made up of Maspeth and Woodside, as well as portions of Middle Village, Astoria, Sunnyside and Long Island City.

A member of the Democratic Party, Barnwell a political newcomer defeated 9 term incumbent Margaret Markey, in a major upset, obtaining over 60% of the vote.[2]

Career

Barnwell first announced in July 2015 that he would seek the District 30 seat in the Assembly.[3] He defeated 9 term incumbent Margaret Markey in the 2016 Democratic primary,[2] and won that year's general election over Republican challenger Tony Nunziato.[1]

Since his time in office, Barnwell has introduced legislation that deals with helping the middle class and seniors, specifically, through tax reform relief. Barnwell also kept his campaign promises by drafting legislation to attempt to reform the affordable housing formula, and by proposing bills that would allow for tougher sentencing on violent felons.[4]

Barnwell is also pushing a bill that will outlaw the sale of puppies by what is known as "puppy mills." [5]

References

  1. 1 2 McGowan, Clodagh (9 November 2016). "Newcomer Brian Barnwell Claims 30th Assembly District Seat". ny1.com. Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  2. 1 2 Barca, Christopher (14 September 2016). "Barnwell banishes Markey in Assembly primary upset". qchron.com. Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Barnwell, Brian (8 February 2017). "Proposals To Protect Seniors, Middle Class, Crime Victims". qgazette.com. Queens Gazette. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  5. ↑ Cronin, Joe (19 January 2017). "New Queens Pols: Transportation and Affordable Housing Top Priorities". http://queenstribune.com/new-queens-pols-transportation-affordable-housing-top-priorities/. Queens Tribune. Retrieved 15 February 2017. External link in |website= (help)
Political offices
Preceded by
Margaret Markey		 New York Assembly, 30th District
2016–present 		Incumbent
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