Candidate

Latoya Renee Benjamin

Running for Member of Assembly · District 32 in New York

LaToya Renee Benjamin is a lifelong resident of Jamaica, Queens, running for the New York State Assembly in District 32. She holds a master's in urban policy from CUNY and has experience as a state-level economic development director.

Where they stand

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Public Safety & Justice
Benjamin advocates for funding community-based violence intervention programs and resources for police, emphasizing mental health and economic stability as key to reducing crime.
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Retirement Security
Benjamin supports lowering the retirement age and ensuring fair benefits for public employees, aiming to fix Tier 6 for teachers and first responders.
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Housing & Rent Reform
Benjamin advocates for stronger housing laws to prevent displacement, supported by developing affordable housing and funding legal counseling through HOPP.
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Housing & Rent Reform
Benjamin supports expanded powers for the Attorney General to address deed theft and promote homeowner awareness of changes to their property deeds.
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Economic Justice
Benjamin aims to prioritize hiring from local communities in the JFK Airport revitalization project, ensuring local residents benefit from job opportunities.
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Economic Justice
Benjamin plans to ensure minority and local small businesses receive fair access to public contracts through her economic development experience.
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