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Ballotpedia, Laura Gillen

Laura is from Baldwin, New York. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science and government from Georgetown University and a law degree from New York University. She and her husband, Chris, have 4 children.

Laura currently works as an adjunct professor at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. She previously worked as a counsel at Westerman, Ball, Ederer, Miller, Zucker, & Sharfstein and as an associate at Cahill, Gordon, & Reindel.

Laura A Gillen previously served as the Town Supervisor of Hempstead for 1 term from 2018 to 2019. She ran for US Representative for Congressional District 4 in 2022, but did not win. 

Jewish Insider, Laura Gillen hopes to follow in Kathleen Rice’s footsteps

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EMILYs List, Laura Gillen

Opposes price gouging, which is increasing prices higher than what some would consider fair.

Said, “I don’t believe in socialism. I’ve been to communist countries. I know it doesn’t work.”

As Town Supervisor, implemented cost-saving measures that lowered taxes for residents.

As Town Supervisor, lowered taxes for residents.

As Town Supervisor, advocated for improving infrastructure.

- Opposes price gouging, which is increasing prices higher than what some would consider fair.
- Said, “I don’t believe in socialism. I’ve been to communist countries. I know it doesn’t work.”
- As Town Supervisor, lowered taxes for residents.
- As Town Supervisor, advocated for improving infrastructure.

Economy

Supports universal background checks and red flag laws that enable law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those seen as threat to themselves or others.

Advocates for funding for research on gun violence as a public health crisis.

- Supports universal background checks and red flag laws that enable law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those seen as threat to themselves or others.
- Advocates for funding for research on gun violence as a public health crisis.

Public Safety

Supports abortion access, stating it is "a fundamental human right to decide what happens with my own body."

Wants to improve access to mental healthcare treatment and medication.

Plans to lower prescription drug costs by giving Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices.

- Supports abortion access, stating it is "a fundamental human right to decide what happens with my own body."
- Wants to improve access to mental healthcare treatment and medication.
- Plans to lower prescription drug costs by giving Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices.

Healthcare

Council for a Liveable World, Laura Gillen for House (D-NY-04)

As Town Supervisor, addressed polluters to defer the  cost of the filtration systems.

Wants to invest in green technology that would slow the impacts of climate change.

- As Town Supervisor, addressed polluters to defer the  cost of the filtration systems.
- Wants to invest in green technology that would slow the impacts of climate change.

Energy & the Environment

Supports funding for the Northport Veterans Affairs Hospital.

As Town Supervisor gave veteran-owned businesses an edge in bidding for government contracts.

- Supports funding for the Northport Veterans Affairs Hospital.
- As Town Supervisor gave veteran-owned businesses an edge in bidding for government contracts.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Wants to restore the 1965 Voting Rights Act provision that requires states and municipalities with a history of voting discrimination to be cleared by the federal government before changing voting laws.

Supports efforts to make secure access to voting more accessible.

- Wants to restore the 1965 Voting Rights Act provision that requires states and municipalities with a history of voting discrimination to be cleared by the federal government before changing voting laws.
- Supports efforts to make secure access to voting more accessible.

Voting & Elections

Advocates for funding for mental health resources in schools.

- Advocates for funding for mental health resources in schools.

Education

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Laura A. Gillen

As of September 23, 2024, Laura A. Gillen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Laura A. Gillen attended Georgetown Law Center and NYU School of Law. She began her career as a litigator with Cahill Gordon & Reindel, LLP, later joining the Westerman firm in Nassau County. She also served as Hempstead Town Supervisor and is an adjunct professor of law at Hofstra University.

Laura A. Gillen is the former Town Supervisor of Hempstead. She served from 2018 to 2021.

Endorsed by labor unions, former Representatives Steve Israel and Carolyn McCarthy, EMILY’s List and local leaders from across the district.

As Supervisor, managed a budget of nearly $500 million and led the operations of all town departments.

Supports working across party lines to improve public safety and quality of life, citing efforts to eliminate corruption and cronyism during her tenure as Hempstead Town Supervisor.

Believes in overcoming fear to help those afflicted with diseases, and supports comprehensive healthcare solutions.

Believes AIDS was initially viewed as a death sentence due to misinformation and fear, leading to the alienation of those affected.

Believes in community service during health crises, and as a volunteer with All Hands and Hearts, distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to local police stations, businesses, and health centers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Supports voting rights and fair elections, and believes in reducing corruption and cronyism in the electoral process.

Believes in electing "problem-solvers" to Congress to ensure effective governance and family protection.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. New York currently has 26 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a US Citizen for at least seven years before their election and a New York resident. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.