Ballotpedia, Dwayne Moore

Dwayne holds a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University. 

Dwayne worked as an actor, model, and music artist. He previously worked as a 9th-grade English teacher and college counselor.

Dwayne Moore's campaign for member of the state assembly in State Assembly District 29 is his first run for public office.

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Wants to "build the middle class again and end poverty."

Proposes an income tax cut in New York, saying the state has "some of the highest tax rates in the country, placing a heavy burden on millions of New Yorkers."

Supports temporarily lowering the sales tax rate to reduce financial pressure on consumers and stimulate economic activity.

Supports opening new senior living centers to promote health, well-being, and community for the elderly.

Supports initiatives to develop a skilled workforce for revitalizing infrastructure, benefiting students and contributing to national development.

Supports initiatives to develop a skilled workforce for improve state infrastructure. 

Supports introducing a cap on monthly payments, with a maximum limit of 15% of someone's income and capped around $3,000 per month.

Supports introducing a cap on monthly payments for child support with a maximum limit of 15% of one's income and $3,000 per month.

Plans to amend New York child support laws to focus on incentivizing support for "necessities required for a child's well-being, rather than sustaining a particular lifestyle."

- Wants to "build the middle class again and end poverty."
- Proposes an income tax cut in New York, saying the state has "some of the highest tax rates in the country, placing a heavy burden on millions of New Yorkers."
- Supports temporarily lowering the sales tax rate to reduce financial pressure on consumers and stimulate economic activity.
- Supports opening new senior living centers to promote health, well-being, and community for the elderly.
- Supports initiatives to develop a skilled workforce for improve state infrastructure. 
- Supports introducing a cap on monthly payments for child support with a maximum limit of 15% of one's income and $3,000 per month.
- Plans to amend New York child support laws to focus on incentivizing support for "necessities required for a child's well-being, rather than sustaining a particular lifestyle."

Economy

Proposes allocating dedicated funding to address flooding in Queens and implement measures to protect homeowners from sea level rise.

Believes New York City, New York State, and federal governments must urgently address sea level rise by establishing public-private partnerships and using advanced technology to protect homeowners and ensure community resilience.

Believes the city, state, and federal government must "urgently" address sea level rise by establishing public-private partnerships and using advanced technology to protect homeowners and ensure community resilience.

- Proposes allocating dedicated funding to address flooding in Queens and implement measures to protect homeowners from sea level rise.
- Believes the city, state, and federal government must "urgently" address sea level rise by establishing public-private partnerships and using advanced technology to protect homeowners and ensure community resilience.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in addressing and mending the "ailing healthcare system."

Wants to address and reform the "failing healthcare system."

Supports investing in enhancing elderly care by establishing state-of-the-art senior citizen homes.

Supports investing to improve elderly care by establishing upgraded senior citizen homes.

Supports private-public partnerships to build new mental health facilities, aiming to enhance care quality and address the growing demand for services.

Supports access to abortion up to 16 weeks except for rape and the life of the mother.

Supports abortion access for up to 16 weeks, except for rape and endangerment of the mother's life, in which such limits would not be imposed. 

Believes in a conservative government that supports individual freedom, saying, "it is not the government's role to dictate what is best for women and families."

Opposes government involvement in women's healthcare. 

- Wants to address and reform the "failing healthcare system."
- Supports investing to improve elderly care by establishing upgraded senior citizen homes.
- Supports private-public partnerships to build new mental health facilities, aiming to enhance care quality and address the growing demand for services.
- Supports abortion access for up to 16 weeks, except for rape and endangerment of the mother's life, in which such limits would not be imposed. 
- Opposes government involvement in women's healthcare. 

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Dwayne Moore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Proposes funding for a pilot program allowing counties to opt into having armed guards in schools by county in New York State.

Supports investing in recruiting more police officers to address staffing shortages.

Supports qualified immunity for police officers, saying it is important to allow them to carry out their duties without fear of losing their homes.

- Proposes funding for a pilot program allowing counties to opt into having armed guards in schools by county in New York State.
- Supports investing in recruiting more police officers to address staffing shortages.
- Supports qualified immunity for police officers, saying it is important to allow them to carry out their duties without fear of losing their homes.

Public Safety

Supports allocating resources to establish technical training and trade programs in public schools statewide.

Supports directing resources to establish technical training and trade programs in public schools statewide.

Supports reintroducing civics classes in New York schools and requiring community service hours for graduation to instill civic responsibility and engagement in students.

Supports reintroducing civics classes in New York schools and requiring community service hours for graduation. 

Supports increased funding for afterschool arts programs in New York, aiming to inspire future artists and foster creativity.

Supports increasing funding for afterschool arts programs in New York, aiming to inspire future artists and foster student creativity. 

Supports significant investments in state-of-the-art classroom technology to modernize teaching methods and enhance the learning experience.

Supports significant investments in high-quality and modern classroom technology to streamline teaching methods and "enhance the learning experience."

Supports initiatives that incentivize individuals to pursue teaching degrees to address the teacher shortage and retain high-quality educators.

Supports initiatives that encourage individuals to pursue teaching degrees to address the teacher shortage and retain high-quality educators.

- Supports directing resources to establish technical training and trade programs in public schools statewide.
- Supports reintroducing civics classes in New York schools and requiring community service hours for graduation. 
- Supports increasing funding for afterschool arts programs in New York, aiming to inspire future artists and foster student creativity. 
- Supports significant investments in high-quality and modern classroom technology to streamline teaching methods and "enhance the learning experience."
- Supports initiatives that encourage individuals to pursue teaching degrees to address the teacher shortage and retain high-quality educators.

Education

Advocates for a price freeze on MTA fare hikes for subways, bridges, and tunnels, ensuring stability and affordability for commuters over the next 5 years.

Advocates for a price freeze on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) fare increases for subways, bridges, and tunnels to help with stability and affordability for commuters over the next 5 years.

Supports amending New York City's right to shelter law to prioritize housing assistance for U.S. citizens.

Supports the amendment of New York City's right to shelter law to prioritize housing assistance for U.S. citizens, saying ". The goal is to ensure that taxpayer-funded resources are directed toward those who hold legal status in the country."

Opposes the implementation of a New York City congestion charging tax, believing it would unfairly penalize residents of Assembly District 29 who have limited subway access and rely on driving to Manhattan for work.

Opposes implementing a New York City congestion charging tax, saying limiting subway access would "unfairly penalize" residents that depend on driving to Manhattan for work.

Believes in developing efficient and sustainable cities by reimagining transportation, energy, agriculture, trash removal, and education.

Wants to develop efficient and sustainable cities by "reimagining approaches" to transportation, energy, agriculture, trash removal, and education.

Supports constructing innovative structures to boost county aesthetics, demonstrate national unity and innovation, and promote local talent through artist competitions.

Propose legislation to direct funding to create "new state-of-the-art landmarks" in every county in the stat through private-public partnerships. 

Plans to propose legislation to establish a commission that will create a comprehensive infrastructure plan for New York State.

Proposes legislation to establish a commission to create a comprehensive infrastructure plan for New York State.

- Advocates for a price freeze on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) fare increases for subways, bridges, and tunnels to help with stability and affordability for commuters over the next 5 years.
- Supports the amendment of New York City's right to shelter law to prioritize housing assistance for U.S. citizens, saying ". The goal is to ensure that taxpayer-funded resources are directed toward those who hold legal status in the country."
- Opposes implementing a New York City congestion charging tax, saying limiting subway access would "unfairly penalize" residents that depend on driving to Manhattan for work.
- Wants to develop efficient and sustainable cities by "reimagining approaches" to transportation, energy, agriculture, trash removal, and education.
- Propose legislation to direct funding to create "new state-of-the-art landmarks" in every county in the stat through private-public partnerships. 
- Proposes legislation to establish a commission to create a comprehensive infrastructure plan for New York State.

Housing & Urban Development

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Dwayne Moore

Dwayne Moore's campaign for Member of Assembly in State Assembly District 29 is his first run for public office.

Believes economic policies will create jobs for thousands of New Yorkers.

Opposes the implementation of a New York City (NYC) congestion charging tax, arguing that it would unfairly penalize residents of Assembly District 29 who have limited subway access and rely on driving to Manhattan for work.

Proposes a 5-year reduction in New York State sales tax, decreasing it from 8.875% to 5% to counteract inflation and provide relief for families.

Supports making New York more affordable.

Supports investing in resilient infrastructure and sustainable urban planning to mitigate flooding risks.

Plans to propose legislation for funding new state-of-the-art landmarks in all 62 NY counties through public-private partnerships to enhance aesthetics and showcase collective achievements.

Proposes legislation to amend New York state law to ensure that funds allocated for public assistance and welfare are exclusively designated for individuals with legal status.

Supports promoting private-public partnerships to construct new hospitals and healthcare facilities in underserved areas.

Believes the New York State Assembly should vote on enacting a proposed plan after the commission's report is completed within a year.

Supports prioritizing the needs of veterans.

Supports qualified immunity for police officers, balancing accountability and protection to maintain an effective law enforcement system.

Supports investing in recruiting more police officers and equipping them with non-lethal gear like tasers.

Proposes funding for a pilot program allowing counties in New York State to opt into having armed guards in schools.

Supports advocating for a price freeze on MTA fare hikes for subways, bridges, and tunnels for the next 5 years to ensure stability and affordability for commuters.

Believes enhancing state aesthetics will foster civic pride and attract private investments for sustainable development.

As of September 23, 2024, Dwayne Moore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dwayne Moore previously worked as a 9th-grade English teacher and college counselor. He also traveled the world as a professional actor, model, and music artist. Currently, he serves as a Republican county committee member in the 29th Assembly District.

- Wants to "build the middle class again and end poverty."
- Proposes an income tax cut in New York, saying the state has "some of the highest tax rates in the country, placing a heavy burden on millions of New Yorkers."
- Supports temporarily lowering the sales tax rate to reduce financial pressure on consumers and stimulate economic activity.
- Supports opening new senior living centers to promote health, well-being, and community for the elderly.
- Supports initiatives to develop a skilled workforce for revitalizing infrastructure, benefiting students and contributing to national development.
- Supports introducing a cap on monthly payments, with a maximum limit of 15% of someone's income and capped around $3,000 per month.
- Plans to amend New York child support laws to focus on incentivizing support for "necessities required for a child's well-being, rather than sustaining a particular lifestyle."

- Proposes allocating dedicated funding to address flooding in Queens and implement measures to protect homeowners from sea level rise.
- Believes New York City, New York State, and federal governments must urgently address sea level rise by establishing public-private partnerships and using advanced technology to protect homeowners and ensure community resilience.

- Believes in addressing and mending the "ailing healthcare system."
- Supports investing in enhancing elderly care by establishing state-of-the-art senior citizen homes.
- Supports private-public partnerships to build new mental health facilities, aiming to enhance care quality and address the growing demand for services.
- Supports access to abortion up to 16 weeks except for rape and the life of the mother.
- Believes in a conservative government that supports individual freedom, saying, "it is not the government's role to dictate what is best for women and families."

- Supports allocating resources to establish technical training and trade programs in public schools statewide.
- Supports reintroducing civics classes in New York schools and requiring community service hours for graduation to instill civic responsibility and engagement in students.
- Supports increased funding for afterschool arts programs in New York, aiming to inspire future artists and foster creativity.
- Supports significant investments in state-of-the-art classroom technology to modernize teaching methods and enhance the learning experience.
- Supports initiatives that incentivize individuals to pursue teaching degrees to address the teacher shortage and retain high-quality educators.

- Advocates for a price freeze on MTA fare hikes for subways, bridges, and tunnels, ensuring stability and affordability for commuters over the next 5 years.
- Supports amending New York City's right to shelter law to prioritize housing assistance for U.S. citizens.
- Opposes the implementation of a New York City congestion charging tax, believing it would unfairly penalize residents of Assembly District 29 who have limited subway access and rely on driving to Manhattan for work.
- Believes in developing efficient and sustainable cities by reimagining transportation, energy, agriculture, trash removal, and education.
- Supports constructing innovative structures to boost county aesthetics, demonstrate national unity and innovation, and promote local talent through artist competitions.
- Plans to propose legislation to establish a commission that will create a comprehensive infrastructure plan for New York State.

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