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Jeannine Kiely

Democratic

About

Based in Lower Manhattan

Jeannine Kiely is a Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 66, a seat being vacated by Deborah Glick after 36 years. She has served as Chair of Manhattan Community Board 2 and as an elected Democratic District Leader for the 66th Assembly District, and is the co-founder and board chair of the Literacy Academy Collective.

  • Member and former Chair, Manhattan Community Board 2 (14 years)

  • Democratic District Leader, 66th Assembly District

  • Co-Founder and Board Chair, Literacy Academy Collective (since 2019)

  • Advocate for affordable housing, public education, safe streets, and reliable transportation

Where they stand

  • Climate

    Jeannine Kiely states she will fight for climate justice, coastal resilience, and meeting emissions targets.

  • Healthcare

    Jeannine Kiely supports making healthcare affordable, accessible, and accountable to patients. She advocates for defending and strengthening Medicaid, investing in primary care, and co-sponsoring the New York Health Act to achieve universal healthcare. She also supports stronger investment in community health centers, public hospitals, school-based care, and telehealth, as well as sustained state investment in mental health and substance-use care, including harm reduction and treatment on demand. She supports continued action to safeguard abortion access, contraception, and gender-affirming care.

  • Housing

    Jeannine Kiely supports building more housing with a focus on affordability, including transit-oriented development, statewide permitting of multifamily housing, additional density bonuses for affordable housing, legalizing basement apartments and accessory dwelling units. She also supports anti-displacement tools such as expanding SCRIE and DRIE, a statewide Right to Counsel, expanding the Housing Access Voucher Program, strengthening Good Cause Eviction protections, and passing Net Loss Provision legislation. She advocates for funding social housing and creating a dedicated Deeply Affordable Housing Program for households below 30% AMI.

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Support

  • JN

    Jerry Nadler

    Jeannine Kiely embodies the rare combination of progressive values, a deep understanding of her community, and the know-how to deliver results. I've worked alongside her for years to bring more deeply affordable housing to downtown, improve our public schools and preserve precious greenspace. I am proud to back her for Assembly, and I know she will continue the West Side's long tradition of bringing its progressive fight to Albany.

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    Brad Hoylman-Sigal

    I’m elated to endorse Jeannine Kiely for the NYS Assembly because of her steadfast commitment to public education and her years of work at the grassroots level. I worked closely with Jeannine on passing landmark legislation in Albany to support children with dyslexia and other learning differences. As a community leader, there are few who can match Jeannine’s understanding of Lower Manhattan as the former chair of our local community board and over a decade as a district leader. Also, Jeannine’s the only Little League mom in the race -- which has to count for a lot! Jeannine’s the real deal, and I’m proud to support her.

  • DG

    Deborah Glick

    Jeannine Kiely is ready to lead for our district. From her work chairing Community Board 2 and as a District Leader to her wins for public education and parks, Jeannine has a years-long record of service and success in our community.

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    Chris Marte

    Ever since I’ve known Jeannine, she has been a strong voice for Lower Manhattan. From saving Elizabeth Street Garden to building new schools and ensuring we build truly affordable housing, she has an unmatched track record of community success that she will bring to Albany as our next Assemblymember.

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    Gale Brewer

    Jeannine Kiely is the candidate I trust to deliver for New Yorkers. She’s hardworking, smart, and has a record of delivering substantive information and projects for the community. Her zoning comprehension and work on education policy are second to none in this race, and the executive skill she’s demonstrated through her community board leadership makes it clear she’s ready on day one. Jeannine is the whole package.

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