NY Assembly · Assembly District 30

Wants stronger oversight of public spending regardless of which party benefits, to stop what he calls taxpayer-funded corruption and government waste. Says tax dollars should go to proven programs with measurable results rather than political projects, special interests or programs that fail to show effectiveness.

Supports legislation raising taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and large corporations, saying the wealthiest must pay their fair share to fund housing, education, health care and social services.

Wants to increase state school aid, especially Foundation Aid, saying funding is one of the most important factors in the quality of a student's education. Supports passing universal child care and strengthening 3-K and pre-K programs.

Supports merit-based education policies, vocational training, trade schools, access to private schools and keeping the Specialized High School Admissions Test. Would direct more support to schools and programs that show measurable success while accounting for local challenges, and expand vocational education, career programs, mentorship and partnerships with local businesses.

Supports law enforcement, neighborhood safety initiatives, cleaner streets and stronger enforcement against illegal dumping, arguing that sanitation, public disorder and neighborhood upkeep directly affect residents and small businesses.

Supports bills to let judges reconsider excessive sentences (Second Look Act), expand good-time and merit-time programs in prison (Earned Time Act), end mandatory minimum sentences (Marvin Mayfield Act) and give people over 55 who have served 15 years a parole hearing (Elder Parole). Opposes the death penalty and supports outlawing solitary confinement.

Supports more disaster funding and fully funding sewer system upgrades, including lead pipe replacement, protection against contaminants and more sewer capacity, saying Queens residents have suffered flooding, damage and loss of life.

Wants to upgrade sewer and stormwater systems and invest in safer streets and resilient infrastructure that keeps up with growth.

Supports safer street redesigns for all travelers, pointing to Roosevelt Avenue and Broadway, and backs the Interborough Express and QueensLink projects to address slow trains, long waits and limited subway access.

Wants to improve public transit reliability and accessibility and invest in safer streets.