Mario Mattera Explained

Mario Mattera
State Senate:New York State
District:2nd
Term Start:January 5, 2021
Party:Republican
Birth Date:18 August 1963
Children:2
Preceded:John J. Flanagan
Spouse:Terry Mattera
Residence:St. James, New York, U.S.
Birth Place:Smithtown, New York, U.S.

Mario R. Mattera (born August 18, 1963) is an American politician. A Republican, he is currently serving in the New York State Senate, representing the 2nd district, which includes a sizeable portion of the north shore of central Long Island, including all of the town of Smithtown and portions of the towns of Brookhaven and Huntington.

Prior to running for office, Mattera served as the business agent of the United Association Plumbers Local 200, and was a member of the organization for four decades.[1]

He was first elected to the state senate in 2020, defeating former state trooper Michael Siderakis with 57.7% of the vote. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2021.[2]

State Senate

Mattera is a ranking member of the Consumer Protection and the Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions committees, and is a member of the Labor and Transportation committees.[3]

Personal life

Mattera, and his wife, Terry, live in St. James, New York,[4] and have two daughters, named Jessica and Jayme.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-10-19. Candidate Profile: Mario Mattera For New York Senate District 2. 2021-03-25. Smithtown, NY Patch. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-01-05. Mario Mattera Sworn Into State Senate. 2021-07-29. NY State Senate. en.
  3. Web site: About Mario R. Mattera. 2021-03-25. NY State Senate. en.
  4. Web site: Luces. David. Mattera Selected to Run for Flanagan’s Seat TBR News Media. 2021-03-25. en-US.
  5. Web site: Egan. Rita J.. State Sen. Mattera looks toward returning to normalcy TBR News Media. 2021-03-25. en-US.