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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, Public Justice, State University of New York, Oswego
  • JD, University of Buffalo

Professional Experience

  • BA, Public Justice, State University of New York, Oswego
  • JD, University of Buffalo
  • Adjunct Instructor, Employment Law, Cornell University, 2008-present
  • Former Partner, Blitman and King
  • Co-Owner, Equal=Grounds, Coffee House, present

Political Experience

  • BA, Public Justice, State University of New York, Oswego
  • JD, University of Buffalo
  • Adjunct Instructor, Employment Law, Cornell University, 2008-present
  • Former Partner, Blitman and King
  • Co-Owner, Equal=Grounds, Coffee House, present
  • Assembly Member, New York State Assembly, 2010-present
  • Candidate, New York State Assembly, District 138, 2018
  • Minority Leader, Monroe County Legislature, 2007-2010
  • Member, Assistant Minority Leader, Monroe County Legislature, 2006-2007

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, New York State Assembly

Former Member, Local Governments Committee, New York State Assembly

Chair, Subcommittee on Emerging Workforce, New York State Assembly, present

Former Member, Labor Committee, New York State Assembly, 2004-2009

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Aging Committee

Member, Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee

Member, Education Committee

Member, Labor Committee

Member, Transportation Committee

Policy Positions

New York State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- I believe that abortion should be safe and legal and have voted to codify Roe V Wade into law in New York.

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing New York 's budget.

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- I have voted for campaign finance laws that include greater disclosure, public financing and limited the about of LLC money in campaigns with full disclosure.

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No Answer

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No

5. Do you support replacing the cash bail system with a supervised release system for misdemeanor charges?
- Yes

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- No Answer

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of New York ?
- Yes

7. Other or expanded principles
- I voted for the increase in minimum wage and have worked on other benefit increases for employees including paid family leave, the first in the nation.

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in New York ?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from New York high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- Yes

4. Should students' standardized test scores be used to evaluate teacher performance?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- I have a long standing commitment to supporting public schools and public education.

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- I have voted for funding to help protect the environment.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- Yes

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through New York 's health care programs?
- Yes

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- Yes

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No Answer

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- Yes

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in New York 's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in New York 's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

3. Do you support greater efforts by New York state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Should New York permit localities to adopt "Sanctuary City" immigration policies?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- As a gay man I have supported and fought social justice in all forms.

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- My top three priorities are fighting corruption in Albany, ensuring all Monroe County families have access to quality, affordable health care and growing our economy by investing in workforce development programs that connect workers to jobs in new and emerging industries.

Speeches
Events

2019

Sep. 14
March with Assemblymember Bronson in the Suffragist City Parade!

Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Assemblymember Harry Bronson