New York Assembly District 86 Choose 1
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 86 includes parts of Bronx county.
Biographical Information
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
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What do you think would be the most beneficial policies to address climate change and the damage caused by climate change in NYS?
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What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?
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What actions, if any, would you propose New York State take after the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais?
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Biographical Information
Experience and Qualifications
I am a Dominican-American mother, wife, author, small-business owner, and community advocate who has called the Bronx home since coming to the United States as a child. I grew up in the Claremont section of the Bronx, graduated from Morris High School, and earned a degree in Culinary Arts from Monroe College. My experience as an immigrant, mother, entrepreneur, and community advocate has given me firsthand knowledge of the challenges working families face. I have worked to promote children's literacy, support women entrepreneurs, strengthen community organizations, and encourage greater civic participation. My decision to seek public office became deeply personal after losing my nephew, Juan Peña, to gun violence. That tragedy strengthened my determination to fight for safer neighborhoods and for families who too often feel forgotten by government. I am running because District 86 deserves an Assemblymember who is accessible, independent, and willing to fight for my community.
Community Involvement
I am longtime Bronx community advocate, entrepreneur, author, and mother. I have championed children's literacy, supported women entrepreneurs, promoted civic engagement, and advocated for safer neighborhoods after losing my nephew to gun violence. My commitment is simple: listen, serve, and fight for Bronx families.
Education
Associates Degree
Campaign Endorsements
Bronx Conservative Party, Dominican American Republican Club
Campaign Website
http://Sheryforny.com
Campaign Email
Sheryfornewyork@gmail.com
Campaign Instagram
@Sheryforny
Campaign Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/sheryfortheassembly
Campaign Twitter Handle
@Sheryforny
Campaign Mailing Address
1655 Monroe Ave Apt 2D
Bronx, NY 10457
Bronx, NY 10457
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
My top priorities are public safety, affordability, and education. I will fight for safer streets by supporting law enforcement while investing in youth programs, mental-health services, and violence prevention. I will work to reduce the financial burden on working families, support small businesses, and bring jobs and investment to the Bronx. I will also fight for better schools, stronger literacy programs, vocational education, school safety, and greater parental involvement. District 86 deserves an Assemblymember who puts families and results ahead of politics.
What do you think would be the most beneficial policies to address climate change and the damage caused by climate change in NYS?
New York can protect our environment without making working families choose between environmental goals and paying their bills. I support cleaner energy, modernizing our electrical grid, energy efficiency, innovation, and considering safe nuclear power as part of a reliable energy portfolio. In the Bronx, we also need cleaner streets, more trees and green spaces, better protection from flooding and extreme heat, and improvements to aging infrastructure. Environmental policy should produce real results without disproportionately burdening low- and middle-income families.
What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?
Every New Yorker deserves equal treatment under the law and a genuine opportunity to succeed regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, or economic background. As a Dominican-American immigrant who grew up in the Bronx, I believe opportunity begins with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, good jobs, and access to entrepreneurship and homeownership. I will support workforce development, vocational education, language access, and government accountability. Our goal should be equality before the law and equality of opportunity for every New Yorker.
What actions, if any, would you propose New York State take after the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais?
New Yorkers deserve fair districts and elections in which voters choose their representatives not politicians choosing their voters. I support protecting voting rights while strengthening transparency and accountability in New York's redistricting process. Proposed maps and supporting data should be public, communities should have meaningful opportunities to participate, and districts should comply with constitutional and voting-rights protections. I oppose racial discrimination and partisan manipulation of district lines by either party. Voting rights belong to the people, not political parties.
Biographical Information
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What do you think would be the most beneficial policies to address climate change and the damage caused by climate change in NYS?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What actions, if any, would you propose New York State take after the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais?
Candidate has not yet responded.