Ballotpedia, Steven B. Raga

Steven was born in New York City. He holds a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University, a graduate degree from the City University of New York, Baruch College, and a second graduate degree from Cornell University. He is Catholic. 

Steven B. Raga is currently the Executive Director for Woodside on the Move. He previously served as the Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Brian Barnwell. He also worked as a Northeast Regional Manager of Policy & Advocacy for the Komen Foundation and a Senior Strategist of Multicultural Leadership at AARP.

Steven B. Raga currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly in District 30. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

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Economy

Plans to accelerate resiliency to climate change. 

- Plans to accelerate resiliency to climate change. 

Energy & the Environment

Supports establishing universal healthcare and childcare.

Plans to address healthcare inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.

Wants to develop legislation aimed to address healthcare inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.

- Supports establishing universal healthcare and childcare.
- Wants to develop legislation aimed to address healthcare inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Steven B. Raga’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports policies that promote equity in education.

- Supports policies that promote equity in education.

Education

Pledges to combat housing discrimination.

Pledges to invest in local infrastructure.

- Pledges to combat housing discrimination.
- Pledges to invest in local infrastructure.

Housing & Urban Development

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Steven B. Raga

As of September 23, 2024, Steven B. Raga’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Steven B. Raga is currently the Executive Director for Woodside on the Move. He previously served as the Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Brian Barnwell, Northeast Regional Manager of Policy & Advocacy for the Komen Foundation, and Senior Strategist Multicultural Leadership for AARP.

Supports the Alliance of South Asian American Labor.

Pledges to "accelerate climate resiliency."

- Pledges to "accelerate climate resiliency."

- Supports establishing universal healthcare and childcare.
- Plans to address healthcare inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.

Supports the New American Voters Association.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Supports the New York City Immigration Coalition Action Fund.

Believes in "smart public safety reform" to enhance community safety and support law enforcement.

Believes in over a decade of public service experience.

Supports affordable housing and urban development initiatives.

Believes addressing housing and urban development issues requires collaboration with non-profit organizations to provide community resources and services.

Supports organizations that work towards sustained change and support for local communities, such as Queens Pride, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, and Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro).

Pledges to "fight housing discrimination."

Pledges to "invest in... infrastructure."

- Pledges to "fight housing discrimination."
- Pledges to "invest in... infrastructure."

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- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  