2024 New York General Election

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Jose earned a degree from Manhattan College in the Bronx. He lives with his wife and 2 children in the South Bronx.

Jose previously worked at the New York Shakespeare Festival.

Jose Serrano is a state senator in State Senate District 29. He was first elected in 2004 and is serving his 10th term. He is the chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation. He was previously elected to the New York City Council.

Sponsored a bill to encourage "affordable development on vacant properties in Northern Manhattan."

- Sponsored a bill to encourage "affordable development on vacant properties in Northern Manhattan."

Economy

Sponsored a bill to publish which areas now have the worst environmental hazards.

Supports state and city parks with programs like I Love My Park Day and Earth Hour.

- Sponsored a bill to publish which areas now have the worst environmental hazards.
- Supports state and city parks with programs like I Love My Park Day and Earth Hour.

Energy & the Environment

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Sponsored legislation to have the New York Department of Health study "alarmingly high asthma rates" in the Bronx.

Supports bill that medical professionals must be culturally competent.

- Sponsored legislation to have the New York Department of Health study "alarmingly high asthma rates" in the Bronx.
- Supports bill that medical professionals must be culturally competent.

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Jose M. Serrano’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports a bill against discrimination based on gender expression and says it matters "when you consider the ... legacy of violence against the transgender community in communities all across our nation, in East Harlem and the South Bronx."

- Supports a bill against discrimination based on gender expression and says it matters "when you consider the ... legacy of violence against the transgender community in communities all across our nation, in East Harlem and the South Bronx."
- Supports gun control.

Public Safety

Advocates for arts and music education in schools.

Supports "East Harlem Against Deportation" coalition, saying that "unjust deportations ... destroy families in New York."

Supports bill extending educational opportunity for immigrants.

- Advocates for arts and music education in schools.
- Supports "East Harlem Against Deportation" coalition, saying that "unjust deportations ... destroy families in New York."
- Supports bill extending educational opportunity for immigrants.

Education

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Tanya has an associate's degree in computer science from Monroe University. and a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Berkeley College. She lives in the Bronx. 

NYC Votes: Tanya Carmichael for City Council 2023

Tanya works as a coordinator and assistant trainer at the New York City Board of Elections. She previously worked as a worked as a home attendant with the Tenant Association. 

NY State Board of Elections: Tanya Carmichael

Ballotpedia: Tanya Carmichael

Tanya Carmichael ran for state assembly in District 77 in 2010, 2012, 2018, 2020, and 2022, but she did not win any of those races. She also ran for city council member in 2023, but she did not win. She is a former co-leader of the 77th Assembly District.

Plans to implement strategies to address inflation and ensure economic stability for local residents. 

- Plans to implement strategies to address inflation and ensure economic stability for local residents. 

Supports efforts to combat climate change.

- Supports efforts to combat climate change.

Plans to uphold "the principles that underpin our democratic system and implementing strategies to safeguard integrity."

- Plans to uphold "the principles that underpin our democratic system and implementing strategies to safeguard integrity."

Plans to prioritize ensuring accessibility for all.

Wants to develop strategies to expand affordable housing for all residents.

Wants to implement strategies that address racism and promote equality in the community.

Believes wheelchair accessibility is important. 

- Plans to prioritize ensuring accessibility for all.
- Plans to prioritize addressing crime.
- Wants to develop strategies to expand affordable housing for all residents.
- Wants to implement strategies that address racism and promote equality in the community.
- Believes wheelchair accessibility is important. 

Tanya Carmichael

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New York State Senator, District 29

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