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New York Assembly District 30

The New York State Assembly is the lower chamber of the New York State Legislature. Alongside the New York State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the New York state government and works alongside the governor of New York to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the New York State Assembly include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.The New York State Assembly meets in the state capitol building in Albany, New York.Assembly District 30 includes parts of Queens county.

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    Somnath Ghimire
    (Dem)

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    Shamsul Haque
    (Dem)

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    Patrick Martinez
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What would be your top three priorities if elected?

What do you think would be the most beneficial policies to address climate change and the damage caused by climate change in NYS?

What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?

What actions, if any, would you propose New York State take after the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais?

Campaign Mailing Address 6714 41st Avenue
7A
Woodside , NY 11377
Experience and Qualifications Social Engineer
Community Involvement Community Activist since 2000
Education Bachelor of Science and Honors in Mathematics
Campaign Website http://www.somnathforny.com
Campaign Email somu.ghimire@gmail.com
Campaign Phone 9177427566
Campaign Instagram somu4ny
Campaign Twitter Handle @Somnath Ghimire
Expanding affordable housing and protecting tenant rights • Fully funding our public schools and local youth programs & Ensuring safer streets and supporting small businesses • Fighting for accessible, high-quality healthcare for all
The biggest challenge now is less about setting goals and more about implementation, affordability, and resilience. The most beneficial policies for New York would combine: Rapid emissions reduction Adaptation to unavoidable damage Economic fairness and affordability Infrastructure modernization New York State already has one of the most ambitious climate frameworks in the U.S. through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which targets a 40% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
My approach would focus on expanding access to housing, education, healthcare, transportation, and economic opportunity while ensuring government systems operate fairly and transparently.
I think New York should pursue a combination of voting-rights protections, redistricting reforms, and democratic participation policies designed to strengthen representation regardless of future federal court retrenchment. I also think New York’s best response would be to strengthen state-level voting rights protections, improve independent redistricting, expand ballot access, and reinforce state constitutional safeguards against discriminatory districting.
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