Tony Simone
Housing Affordability
Tony Simone has called for transitioning property taxes to a Land Value Tax to combat the housing affordability crisis, and has proposed amending the General Project Plan to allow for new affordable housing in the Penn neighborhood.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Co-signed a call with Assemblymember Bores and Senator May for a Land Value Tax; proposed a vision to amend the General Project Plan for affordable housing.
Medical Aid in Dying
In coverageTony Simone supports the Medical Aid in Dying Act. He voted for the bill (S138/A136) and has urged a vote on the legislation before the end of the legislative session.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (S138/A136) and participated in a press conference urging a vote on the bill.
LGBTQ+ Rights
Tony Simone has publicly opposed Donald Trump's attacks on children seeking gender affirming care and has called for the protection of transgender healthcare, affirming his support for LGBTQ+ rights.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Issued a statement on Donald Trump's attacks on children seeking gender affirming care; joined colleagues and advocates in calling for the protection of transgender healthcare (February 25, 2025).
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