David J. Tubiolo (born September 10, 1987) is a Democratic politician from Yonkers, New York. He is a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators from the 14th District and represents portions of Mount Vernon, New York, and Yonkers, New York.[1] He served as Chair of the Seniors & Constituents Committee from 2017 to 2019, and now is Chair of the Parks & Environment Committee since 2020.[1]
David J. Tubiolo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office September 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bernice Spreckman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1987 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2020–present) Republican (until 2020) |
| Residence(s) | Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Syracuse University (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Former Chair of Seniors & Constituents Chair of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Campaign website Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2023–present |
| Rank |  2nd Lieutenant |
Early life and education
editTubiolo was born in New York City, and grew up in Yonkers, New York. He graduated from Fordham Preparatory School and Syracuse University. He earned his B.A. in history from Syracuse University.
Political career and background
editTubiolo spent five years as the principal legislative aide and community liaison for County Legislator Bernice Spreckman and was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in his own right during an August 2016 special election.[2][3]
Tubiolo ran for re-election in 2017 and defeated his opponent Gwen Dean by 1003 votes.[4] Tubiolo in February 2020, switched from the Republican to Democratic Party on the Westchester County Board of Legislators.[5][6][7][8] Tubiolo is a former president of the Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC),[9] he is currently Vice-President of the Yonkers Exchange Club,[10] vice-president of the Second Precinct Community Council, and a board member of the Hyatt Association,[11] the Sons of Italy Calandra Lodge and the Parish Council of St. Barnabas Church.[12]
On February 7, 2020, Tubiolo formally changed his party from Republican to Democratic at the Westchester County Democratic Headquarters.[13][14][15] Tubiolo laid some blame to President Donald Trump stating, “I cannot blame Donald Trump alone for all of the problems this country faces, but his actions have created unprecedented divisiness and an atmosphere of intolerance that must change, I will not sit by idly and watch everything I stand for erode away while immoral policies like child separation are handed down from Washington. Our children and families should be protected above all else. That means addressing crushing student loan debt, making corporations pay their fair share, stronger gun laws and comprehensive policies to protect workers from automation, that means paid parental leave for all employees. That means an absolute right to participate in organized labor. That means health care that is accessible to everyone, without interference with private medical decisions. That means respecting and protecting every immutable trait, from religion to gender identity. That means everyone has the opportunity to pursue the American dream, regardless of where they were born.”[16]
After the switch, Doug Colety, chairman of the county Republicans, stated:
“It’s a betrayal of the voters who elected him in past elections,” Colety said in a phone interview. “He was elected as a Republican with Republican values and he abandoned the people and principles that brought him to victory.”
COVID-19 Diagnosis
editTubiolo tested positive for COVID-19 on October 7, 2020.[17] He was the first Westchester County elected official to test positive for COVID-19. As a result, Westchester County Executive George Latimer postponed his State of the County from October 8, 2020[18] to October 22, 2020.[19] On October 11, 2020, Tubiolo subsequently tested negative for COVID-19 that evening.[20][21]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David J. Tubiolo | 3895 | 98.7% | Democratic hold | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David J. Tubiolo | 4116 | 98.6 | Republican hold | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gwen Dean | 4162 | 44.6 | ||
| Republican | David J. Tubiolo | 5165 | 55.2 | Republican hold | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christine Peters | 1288 | 37.7 | ||
| Republican | David J. Tubiolo | 2129 | 62.3 | Republican hold | |
References
edit- ^ a b "District 14". westchesterlegislators.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Lungariello, Mark. "Special election today in Yonkers, Mount Vernon". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ Lungariello, Mark. "Tubiolo defeats Peters in District 14 race". lohud.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Elections 2017: Who's running for Westchester County legislator, why races matter". lohud.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "David Tubiolo's party switch welcomed by Democrats, slammed by Republican boss". lohud.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "Last Republican on Westchester legislature to register as a Democrat". lohud.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "Republican county legislator blames downslide of party on Trump". westchester.news12.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ danmurphy (2020-08-29). "Political Rumblings This Summer in Yonkers". Yonkers Times. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
- ^ eHezi (2013-06-20). "Yonkers' Untermyer Performing Arts Council Honors Three At Its Annual Gala". Yonkers Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ danmurphy (2019-05-22). "Exchange Club of Yonkers Book of Golden Deeds Gala". Yonkers Times. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "David Tubiolo, 29". Westchester Magazine. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ eHezi (2015-06-29). "St. Barnabas Hosts 'Theology on Tap' at Rambling House". Yonkers Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Lungariello, Mark. "David Tubiolo's party switch welcomed by Democrats, slammed by Republican boss". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "Westchester's last GOP county legislator switches parties". www.radio.com. 2020-02-07. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ danmurphy (2020-02-20). "Tubiolo Switches Parties". Yonkers Times. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ danmurphy (2020-02-20). "Tubiolo Switches Parties". Yonkers Times. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ Keane, Isabel. "Westchester State of the County speech postponed: Legislator tests COVID-19 positive". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ Lungariello, Mark. "Westchester: George Latimer to deliver third State of the County speech tonight". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "Latimer Sets New Date For Westchester State Of County Address". White Plains Daily Voice. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ Keane, Isabel. "Westchester County Legislator who tested COVID-19 positive Thursday, now negative". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ danmurphy (2020-10-16). "County Legislator Tubiolo Tests Positive, then Negative for COVID". Yonkers Times. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "2021 General Canvass Election Results". Westchester County Board of Elections. 2021.
- ^ "2019 General Canvass Election Results". Westchester County Board of Elections. 2019.
- ^ "2017 General Canvass Election Results". Westchester County Board of Elections. 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ "Westchester County Board of Elections". Westchester Board of Elections.