NYC General Election 2020: Danniel Maio Challenges Hevesi

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — Voters in Central Queens' 28th Assembly District will see two names on their ballots when they vote in the Nov. 3 election.

Danniel S. Maio is taking on incumbent state Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi, who was first elected in 2005.

Maio, a mapmaker from Forest Hills and former candidate for Queens borough president, is running for the seat on an independent party line called "COVID-19 Stories."

He is vying to represent Forest Hills, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Ridgewood and Middle Village in the state legislature.

Patch reached out to all candidates in the election to create these profiles.

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Danniel Maio

Age as of Election Day (Nov. 3)

58

NYC neighborhood of residence

Forest Hills

Position Sought

State Assembly

Party Affiliation

COVID-19 Stories, I am not on any other party lines.

Family

Married

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None

Education

American University, BS

Occupation

map maker since 1990

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

none

Campaign website

maio.net

Why are you seeking elective office?

To help people.

The single most pressing issue facing our nation/state/community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

COVID-19. Get facts out, and return life to normal.

What are your thoughts on the state and national response to the coronavirus pandemic? Do you favor such measures as limiting operation of non-essential businesses or restricting indoor/outdoor dining? And do you favor a nationwide mask mandate?

Government is the problem ever since June. Against restrictions now. Against nationwide mask mandate.

How would you address the concerns of the Black Lives Matter movement, and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake?

Focus on actions. Where are the wrongs, why was it wrong, and what are changes necessary to correct the wrongs.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am out actively contacting and talking to voters collecting stories.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

Hevesi has been in office since 2005. If any elected official does not feel there is a need to interact with his constituents to get elected, why do voters keep voting him in?

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

I prioritize on solving problem(s) of individuals that I meet.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Look at the quality of maps that I make at Identity Map Company.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Be honest with yourself.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

The fact your reader is reading this makes them citizens that would make our society better. Thank you for putting this out.