Latrice Walker
New York State Assembly District 55
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Party Enrolled In
Democratic
Top 3 Issues:
NYCHA Repairs
Advocacy for more resources
Subpoena and investigatory powers
Current Office
New York Assembly Member 55th AD
Previous Occupation(s)
Attorney
Education
Pace Law School – JD, SUNY at Purchase – B.A.
Organizational Affiliation
Zeta Phi Beta, Progressive Democrats Political Association, Ocean Hill Brownsville of Young Professionals
Prior Public Experience
Counsel to Congresswoman Clarke, Progressive Democrats Political Association, Ocean Hill Brownsville of Young Professionals
Candidate Statement
As a community advocate and Assemblywoman, I have never hesitated to fight injustice wherever it may be. I am most proud of the NYS Assembly passing my bail reform bill, which will move our state toward a more intelligent, individualized system of pre-trial release, monitoring and, when necessary, detention. The bill will end the current monetary bail system, which has resulted in excessive pre-trial jailing of thousands of New Yorkers. I will work with Mayor de Blasio, or any elected official if the intention is to help the people of New York City. However, I will never hesitate to stand up to the Mayor and take him on whenever he neglects the needs of any community, or wherever I see the inhumane treatment of any group of New Yorkers.
Reprinted as supplied by the candidate 2019.
https://www.nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/vgwelcome/special-election-2019/meet-the-candidates/public-advocate/candidates?candidateID=2205&officetype=2&languageType=English&electionCycle=2019A
