Currently holds the office of New York State Assembly - District 52 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for New York State Assembly - District 52 in 2026 New York Primary Election.
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Get StartedJo Anne helped pass a historic package of women’s rights bills, including codifying Roe v. Wade into state law to ensure a woman’s right to an abortion in New York well in advance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs. Learn more
As a former teacher of the deaf and sign language interpreter, Jo Anne has been a strong advocate for quality education for all kids. She pushed the state to comply with the Campaign for Fiscal Equity’s court case to ensure equitable funding in foundation aid, which has finally been fully funded. She has also been a staunch advocate for students with disabilities, especially those with dyslexia, to get the instruction they need to be able read and be successful students, starting with early identification of children at risk for reading disability and evidence-based teaching of reading. Learn more
The challenges of climate change, widespread pollution, and the disproportionate burden it places on communities of color cannot be met with half measures. We need bold and big measures to reduce climate change, and that’s one of the reasons she supports the shift to public power so that our utilities and electric generation are publicly owned and renewable. Learn more
She’s worked hard to increase access to voting and to modernize our voting system and will continue to advocate reforming the Board of Elections. Learn more
We have worked hard to invest in frontline community programs and make sure that New York has one of the lowest rates of gun-related death in America, but we still have far too many New Yorkers dying from gunfire each year. Learn more
Jo Anne will continue to push for more and more deeply affordable housing in development projects, where the community’s needs have too often been given short-shrift. Learn more
We must also increase sustainable and alternative modes of transit, including expanded bike lanes, car shares, and improved bus service. Learn more
Jo Anne has advocated for community input, responsible city planning, and real affordable housing in new development projects. Learn more
New Yorkers need more equitable access to public transit so we can reduce our reliance on cars. Jo Anne has advocated for multiple fair and sustainable sources of funding for the MTA to fix the subway crisis. Learn more
New York has historically been a leader in protecting workers and passing pro-worker legislation. Jo Anne is proud to carry on that tradition. As a plaintiff-side employment lawyer, she has represented union members and worked closely with their unions to achieve positive results. Learn more
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