The New York State Senate is the upper house of the New York State Legislature. Its sixty-three members represent New York State and its more than 19 million citizens. The legislature’s primary purpose is to draft and approve changes to the laws of New York.These changes are driven by complex public policy issues. To effectively represent the will of the people, senators must gain a deep understanding of those issues and how they impact New Yorkers.New York State s 25th Senate District includes parts of Brooklyn.
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Experience and Qualifications
Marlon Rice is deeply rooted in the communities of District 25, with a lifelong connection to the people, institutions, and culture that shape daily life there. Through decades of work in education, community programming, and local engagement, he has built trust across generations and understands firsthand the challenges and aspirations of the families who call the neighborhood home.
Community Involvement
Marlon started the EGOS Afterschool Program at Brighter Choices Community School in 2008, and for 15 years wrote and executed curriculum as a Department of Education vendor. He is also the creator and lead instructor of two city education initiatives: First Voice, a writing workshop that introduces elementary school students to creative expression; and the Magnolia Initiative, a curriculum that educates children about community gardening and urban horticulture.
Education
After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, Marlon enrolled at Morgan State University.
Party Endorsements
Democrat
Campaign Phone
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1. Targeted workforce development including union jobs and apprenticeship programs in NYCHA buildings
2. Funding for non-profits to do mass outreach to assist homeowners with free estate planning so homes are protected from predatory tactics like deed theft
3. Increase funding for rental assistance so renters and small property owners can alleviate the financial burden of high rent and rising costs
1. Transition to 100% zero-emission public school buses and public transportation.
2. Shifting infrastructure cost burden away from taxpayers and requiring fossil fuel polluters to pay into a fund that is used for upgrades and to fix storm, heat, and flood damages.
3. Workforce development; upskilling and retraining for green jobs
As 56% of the people in NYC shelter system are Black and the cost of rent is increasingly impacting every demographic, we need to increase funding for rental vouchers and ensure that housing that is being built is affordable to the communities living there.
I believe there should be a couple things New York should do to fortify itself on this issue. Passage of a temporary trigger to allow for mid-decade redistricting and plain language reform that allows the legislature to draft ballot language.
