Thomas P. DiNapoli

THOMAS P. DINAPOLI

DEMOCRAT

BACKGROUND:

• DiNapoli, 68, was born in Albertson and resides in Nassau County.
• He earned a history degree at Hofstra University and an advanced degree from the New School University’s Graduate School of Management and Urban Professions.
• He worked as a manager in the telecommunications industry and served on nonprofit boards before turning to his government career.
• He served on the Mineola School Board for 10 years then 20 years in the state Assembly representing Nassau County and focused on environmental, education and local fiscal issues.
• DiNapoli was appointed state comptroller to fill an unexpired term in 2007 then won elections for three terms from 2010 to 2018.

ISSUES:

• DiNapoli said the hallmark of his tenure has been protecting and growing the state pension system and an experienced hand is needed now amid turbulent markets.
• DiNapoli said he will continue to use his office to protect the environment in part through pension investments in green industries and to invest the funds in companies that pollute less and create jobs in New York State.
• He said he is an independent watchdog on state government spending and as evidence of that notes that he had public battles with former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo over the state budget.