Jake Blumencranz
Jake Blumencranz | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 15th district | |
Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Michael Montesano |
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Political party | Businessman |
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Website | nyassembly |
Jake Blumencranz is an American politician from
New York representing the 15th district of the New York State Assembly as a Conservative Republican.[1]
Biography
Blumencranz is a resident of
The London School of Economics. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Blumencranz worked as a Business executive.[1]
Assembly
At 26 years old, Blumencranz won the Republican and Conservative nominations for the 15th district, defeating Democratic challenger Amanda Field with 57.8% of the vote to her 42.2% of the vote.Millennial, and would give a voice to the younger generation of Republicans on long island, and that he's "Going to put Long Island first, in the way [he] legislate[s]."[5]
Blumencranz is known for his bi-partisanship, supporting a bill which would offer $2,000 in student loan forgiveness to people who offer mental health support to the incarcerated in an effort of
EMTs so that the tool is available in as many places as possible.[7] Blumencranz joined a rally against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after they hiked taxes by $800,000,000 for his constituents, and in return cut service to many of the communities.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "2022 Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Costello, Alex. "Candidate Profile: Jake Blumencranz Running For Assembly District 15". Patch Media. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Borruto, Ana. "Republicans claim a number of Assembly seats on Tuesday". Nassau Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Lane, Laura. "North Shore's election results: Here the 'red wave' was real". Nassau Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Reisman, Nick. "How more mental health professionals could provide support in prisons". NY1. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Biordi, Antoinette. "'We could essentially save lives' – Bipartisan bill would expand EpiPen access to all NY first responders". News 12 Networks. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Commuters, Business Owners, Officials Rally Against LIRR Service Cuts amid $800 Million MTA Payroll Tax Hike". Oyster Bay, New York. Retrieved 31 August 2023.