Hi! I’m Dean Tarulli!

I am running to be the State Assembly representative for District 15. This district covers Northeast Nassau County.

Why me?

I am a marine scientist with 15 years of government experience. I currently serve as New York City’s Deputy Director of Coastal Resilience at the Department of Design and Construction.

Hey Dean, what does that mean?

Glad you asked! I coordinate with government agencies to address the climate adaptation. From disaster mitigation to recovery, I bring a unique perspective to the Assembly, not just as a marine scientist, but as a project manager on large capital infrastructure projects. In the Assembly, I’ll prevent cost overruns, maintain fiscal responsibility, and manage budgets more effectively.

As a young Hurricane Sandy relief biologist, I saw which government projects work, which don’t, and why. I firmly believe that the job of local government is to make life better for people while disaster-proofing our communities.

When I became the Director of Flood Mitigation for Westchester County, the challenges of persistent flooding showed the need for a statewide solution. The plan creates a central authority where towns can access the expertise to fix flood problems instead of just responding to them. The plan also helps municipalities join and advance in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), which can reduce residents’ flood insurance rates by 35–45%.

I’m running to be your Assemblymember, not as a career politician, but as a resident seeking the security of a more storm-resilient community. Through proper planning and curbing frivolous spending, we can maximize climate adaptation and affordability for a future Long Island can be proud of.