Thomas DiNapoli
Thomas Peter DiNapoli (born February 10, 1954) is an American politician serving as the 54th and current New York State Comptroller since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed by a bipartisan majority of the New York State Legislature to the position of comptroller on February 7, 2007. He was then elected Comptroller by New York's voters in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. In his 2014 victory, he led the statewide ticket with the most votes. He was easily reelected to a third term in November 2018, receiving 64.9% of the vote. In 2022, he secured his fourth term in office, receiving 57% of the vote. He is the second longest-serving comptroller in New York State History.
Tom DiNapoli | |
|---|---|
| 54th Comptroller of New York | |
| Assumed office February 7, 2007 | |
| Governor | Eliot Spitzer David Paterson Andrew Cuomo Kathy Hochul |
| Preceded by | Thomas Sanzillo (Acting) |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1987 – February 7, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | May W. Newburger |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Schimel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Peter DiNapoli February 10, 1954 Rockville Centre, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Thomaston, New York |
| Education | Hofstra University (BA) The New School (MA) |
| Website | Government website |
DiNapoli previously served as a New York State Assemblyman for the 16th district in northwestern Nassau County, first elected in 1986. He served 20 years in the Assembly. During his tenure, he chaired the Environmental Conservation Committee, the Local Governments Committee, and the Governmental Operations Committee.
He is a resident of the village of Great Neck Plaza, New York.