Judy Griffin

Assembly District 21

Party: Democrat

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Candidate Questionnaire Responses

When in office, what will you do to reduce harm and ensure there is social and economic equity for Black Long Islanders? If you are an incumbent, what policies/initiatives/laws have you supported that do this?

"It is essential to ensure that Black Long Islanders have economic and social equity and are not discriminated against.  
In 2018, I was the first democrat elected, since 1974, to serve AD21. I served from 2019-2022.

  1. While in office, I sponsored and passed a bill to address housing discrimination. Requiring Standardized Intake Procedures for Real Estate Professionals Legislation (S.2131-A/A.6186) It is vital that people are treated equally and fairly when purchasing a home. For far too long there have been inequalities in this process on Long Island and throughout New York State. This bill, signed by Governor Hochul 0n 12/21/21, will ensure that homebuyers are not discriminated against.

  2. I co-sponsored and passed the Equal Rights Amendment, to be included on the November 2024 ballot. This measure prohibits discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cements access to reproductive rights like healthcare, contraception and IVF.

  3. I co-sponsored legislation to to benefit minority and women owned businesses
    and measures to improve Black women's maternal healthcare, and  against racial discrimination and hate crimes.

  4. I co-sponsored numerous measures to help seniors.
    a.New York seniors to access numerous property tax exemptions that can reduce the taxable assessment of their home by as much as 50%. T
    b. The School Tax Relief (STAR) Program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.
    c. Senior Citizen Nutrition Programs serve healthy, nutritious and balanced meals to older New Yorkers in senior centers, senior clubs, senior housing complexes, town halls and
    other community locations.
    d. The Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) assists older adults, aged 60 and older, who need help with everyday activities to take care of themselves, want
    to remain at home and are not eligible for Medicaid.

  5. Championed legislation for prevailing wage so local workers involved in the skilled trades can receive a good wage while securing local work. I will continue to stand and with workers on good benefits, wages, fair treatment and right to unionize.

  6. Budget Measures:
    a. Expanded access to universal pre-k in suburban schools
    b. Expanded access to childcare.
    c. Fought for equitable state funding of schools. Increased funding for pre-natal care.
    d. Co-sponsored and passed legislation to ensure Safe Staffing in hospitals and nursing homes.
    e. Successfully fought for increased funding for SUNY Schools and community college.
    f. in 2022, allocated $14 million in roadway improvement an dwell champion Long Island to receive increased funding from the federal government so more can be done to improve our roadways and downtowns.

  7. Will continue to advocate for increased raises and benefits for those employed as health care aids and nursing home assistants.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your campaign?

  1. While in office, I was able to allocate abundant funding for police and fire departments, school, libraries, and valued non-profits like the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rockville Centre, and Bethany House which serves women in crisis and their families in southwestern Nassau and I aim to do this again along with giving AD21 a voice in Albany, having sway on policy and major budget allocations.

  2. I am proud to have received a wide tent of endorsements from major unions and organizations. This is key because these unions and organizations represent the teachers, school administrators, police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, skilled laborers, healthcare workers, etc who make up the diversified constituency of AD21.

  3. I am also a Moms Demand Gun Sense candidate since it is vital that we protect our communities from gun violence. I am proud to be endorsed by NYLCV & Sierra Club because preserving a clean, healthy, & resilient environment is essential.

  4. Will continue advocating for property tax relief and tax decreases for the middle class and seniors.

  5. Collaborate with state legislators to address how we can create a more reliable and equitable Foundation Aid formula.

  6. Continue to support small businesses and minority-owned businesses.

  7. Aim to find ways that the state can partner and incentivize housing for seniors, veterans, low-income families and transit oriented development.