Edward A. Flood is an American politician who is the assemblyman for New York's 4th assembly district. A Republican, he is a resident of Port Jefferson Station, New York. He was first elected in 2022, defeating 30-year incumbent Steve Englebright in a close race.[1]
Ed Flood | |
|---|---|
 Flood in 2024 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Englebright |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Kassay |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Port Jefferson Station, New York, U.S. |
| Website | Campaign website Official website |
Following his victory, Flood praised Englebright for having a clean ethical record, and stated that he wanted to continue Englebright's focus on environmental issues.[2]
In April 2023, Flood publicly criticized Stony Brook University's new proposed parking plan, a plan that would create a tiered system in which lots closest to the University would cost more than those that are farther away, among other things.[3]
Flood currently sits on the Committee on Banks, Committee on Children and Families, Committee on Codes, Committee on Environmental Conservation, Committee on Higher Education, and the Committee on Judiciary.[4]
In September 2024, Flood, previously a licensed attorney, was disbarred from the practice of law by the New York Appellate Division.[5]
In the 2024 New York State Assembly election, he was unseated by Democrat Rebecca Kassay.[6]
References
edit- ^ Gormley, Michael (November 12, 2022). "GOP makes gains in State Legislature, but Democrats still hold the power". Newsday. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ Janis, Raymond. "Ed Flood wins Assembly District 4 election, Englebright reacts | TBR News Media". Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ Crabtree, Sky (2023-04-15). "Assemblyman Ed Flood and State Senator Anthony Palumbo challenge new parking proposal". The Statesman. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Ed Flood - Assembly District 4 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ MacGowan, Carl (September 25, 2024). "State Assemb. Edward A. Flood, who is seeking 2nd term, disbarred for misconduct, appellate judges rule". Newday. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Bolger, Timothy (2024-11-11). "Long Island State Assembly Races See Two Upsets, Third Likely". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2024-11-13.