Candidate Profile: LaMont Johnson Running For Assembly District 18

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In the 18th Assembly District, voters will be choosing between incumbent Democrat Taylor Darling and Republican challenger LaMont Johnson.

The 18th Assembly District includes Lakeview, Hempstead, West Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, Freeport and Merrick. Early voting starts on Oct. 29. You can check your voter registration and find your polling place by clicking here.

In anticipation of the election, Patch asked candidates in the races to answer questions about their campaigns. Here are their answers, lightly edited for clarity.

Name

LaMont E Johnson

City or town of residence

Hempstead

Office sought

Assembly

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Occupation

Retired Policeman

Family

Married with Children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Age

50 years old

Previous public office, appointive or elective

Yes four time elected school board member elected once Hempstead Village Trustee

Why are you seeking this office?

To fight for funding and a safer community for my constituents

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

My public service record is unmatched

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

Not living up to campaign

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Unemployment quality of life issues

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

Turning the graduation rate around in Hempstead Schools from 37 percent to 83 percent

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be of good character even when no one is watching

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am on several boards including the NAACP and Eoc