Candidate for New York State Senate - District 25 in 2026 New York Primary Election.
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We need strategic policies that give pathways toward financial stability rather than continued subsidies for the ultra-wealthy and corporations or continuing the social welfare trap that keeps people in a cycle of poverty. Learn more
Protect and create a system that bolsters parent choice with equity in where their child receives an education. Learn more
Hold the city accountable for ending segregation in our New York City schools and managing the DOE’s budget effectively to close educational gaps. Learn more
Support more cost-effective alternatives to four-year degree programs, such as community college, apprenticeships, vocational training, and other meaningful certificate programs. Learn more
Increase education about New York State-based 529 college savings plans and make it more accessible for families to apply. Create an incentive to contribute by adding progressive matching features to the state-based 529 plan. Learn more
Stabilize funds for community-based and home-based centers so they can cover operational costs and capital needs, and support home-based centers with the exorbitant rent costs. Learn more
Fund fair expansion of contracts and services to ensure it includes cost of living adjustments. Learn more
Absent the federal government cancelling student debt, the state needs to create a student loan forgiveness or reduction program. Learn more
Advocating for the state to amend the Foundation Aid formula to account for historical inequities, refining the cost of living, updating poverty measures, and supporting higher needs students. Learn more
Fund and evaluate a pilot universal basic income for young New Yorkers and people experiencing homelessness. Learn more
Pay parity for direct service providers and staff in the shelter and supportive housing system. Learn more
Pass legislation for commercial rent stabilization, and establish an environment for fair negotiations in the commercial lease renewal process. Learn more
Legislative reform for homeowners to make it easier to regain title to their property. Learn more
My plan will: Increase investment and expand services for free legal counseling and representation for homeowners when navigating criminal forfeiture proceedings or civil cause of action cases, and housing support for victims who may not be able to remain in their homes during these drawn-out judicial proceedings. Learn more
Make mortgages more obtainable by incorporating timely rent payments into credit history and credit scores. Learn more
Investments to convert hotels used to house migrants, vacant hotels and office buildings to permanent housing with priority for unhoused people. Learn more
Advocate for budget allocations to provide financial support that allows Black tenants equal ownership and financial opportunity to participate in community land trusts and Tenant and Community Opportunity to Purchase. We need equitable production of more affordable housing free from displacement. Learn more
Investments to transition all shelters to dorm-style or innovative smart pods that allow for privacy and more dignified short-term living conditions. Learn more
Increased funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program, which is a four-year pilot program providing rental assistance to low-income New Yorkers(at or below 50% area median income) who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Learn more
Advocate for a state and city integrated housing plan to end homelessness and promote racial equity. Bring all agencies, non-profit providers, and impacted people together to coordinate efforts and strategy, develop metrics from bed numbers to number of placements in permanent housing and immediate needs, as well as (but not limited to) ways to streamline housing applications like Housing Connect with the Department of Homeless Services. Learn more
Increase investments for non-profits to do mass community door-to-door outreach and support homeowners with estate planning, including free drafting of wills and trusts. Learn more
Increase funding for programs that help first-time homebuyers to purchase co-ops, condos, shared equity housing, and multi-family homes. Learn more
Create a steady capital budget plan that leverages increased allocations of public housing capital funds from the state and city, debt financing, Section 9, and maintaining the portability of Section 8, along with a strategy to reduce inefficient operating costs. Learn more
With the drastic change in the federal government and the forthcoming steep cuts, it is time for the state and city to take responsibility for the stability and preservation of NYCHA by increasing the state’s allocation to NYCHA’s operating budget to at least 500 million. Learn more
Target workforce programs, including apprenticeship programs, to give pathways to higher-paying union jobs. Learn more
Legislate guardrails on AI and automation to ensure they are used as tools rather than as replacements for the workforce. Learn more
Strengthen labor rights and broaden opportunities for collective bargaining the implementation of new technologies in the workplace. Learn more
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