Latoya L. LeGrand
About
Based in Jamaica, Queens
Latoya L. LeGrand is a Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 32, seeking to succeed retiring Assemblymember Vivian Cook. She has over 15 years of service in the district, including as Chair of the Education Committee for Queens Community Board 12 and founder of the nonprofit Projects II Projects, which focuses on youth empowerment and community development.
Chair of the Education Committee for Queens Community Board 12
Founder and leader of nonprofit Projects II Projects
Over 15 years of service in Assembly District 32
Former staffer for Assemblymember Vivian Cook
Where they stand
Affordability
LeGrand supports the Fair Share Act to ensure wealthy New Yorkers contribute fairly, the Repair Act to end excessive tax breaks for large private institutions, the Melt Act for transparency from federal immigration agents, fixing Tier VI retirement, strengthening oversight of state agencies and landlords, and establishing a NYCHA task force led by residents and tenant advocates to address racial and environmental inequities.
Education & Youth Empowerment
LeGrand supports fully funded public schools, construction of additional high schools, strengthening IEP and special education services with more counselors and age-appropriate interventions, building STEM and vocational pipelines through SUNY/CUNY partnerships, expanding after-school and mentorship programs for youth in public housing and foster care, and supporting parent-principal partnerships to fund after-school programs in high-need communities.
Housing Justice
LeGrand pledges to fight for housing justice, affordable homeownership, and strong tenant protections, including establishing a NYCHA task force led by residents, tenant advocates, and environmental experts to address racial and environmental inequities in planning and development.
Their priorities
Issues Latoya is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Accountability & Ethical Government
LeGrand supports strengthening oversight of state agencies, public contracts, and landlords to ensure fair treatment, quality work, and strong tenant protections.
Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity
LeGrand supports expanding the Summer Youth Employment Program beyond a lottery system by increasing job training and certification opportunities in underserved communities, and promoting entrepreneurship and small business growth for youth and minority-owned businesses.
Support
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