Mike DeCillis
About
Mike DeCillis is a Democrat running for U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 11th congressional district. He is a former NYPD officer, paramedic, 9/11 first responder, special education teacher, and civil litigation attorney. He has mounted two previous congressional campaigns in NY-11 but ended both before Election Day.
Former NYPD officer
Paramedic
9/11 first responder
Special education teacher
Civil litigation attorney
Where they stand
Democracy
Mike DeCillis prioritizes strengthening guardrails to protect constitutional and civil rights, and believes government should serve everyone, not just billionaires.
Corporate PACs
DeCillis does not take money from corporate PACs or any PACs that lobby on behalf of a single foreign nation.
Their priorities
Issues Mike is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Affordability
DeCillis will address stagnant wages and rising costs for housing, healthcare, and groceries, aiming for families to not just get by but get ahead through a well-paid labor market and strong unions.
Environment
DeCillis believes climate change is real, supports enforcing penalties for pollution, investing in infrastructure to upgrade sewer and drainage systems, and protecting shorelines. He views climate change as a national security threat.
Education
As a former teacher, DeCillis opposes dismantling the Department of Education and supports more investments in public education, including lowering classroom sizes, developing rigorous curriculums, and ensuring equal access to resources.
Equality / LGBTQIA+
DeCillis is a vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, defending the right to love whomever one wants and opposing discrimination in workplace, banking, and healthcare.
Healthcare
DeCillis advocates for a single-payer system of healthcare, eliminating co-pays and deductibles, and believes healthcare is a human right. He opposes Republican cuts to ACA subsidies and Medicaid/Medicare.
Support
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