Ballotpedia, Philip Wang

Philip earned his bachelor's degree from Baruch College as well as his master's degree in nutrition and doctorate degree in chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic.

Philip S.C. Wang's campaign for New York State Assembly in District 40 is his first run for public office.

Candidate website

Believes preserving the prosperity of local businesses is essential.

- Believes preserving the prosperity of local businesses is essential.

Economy

As of September 19, 2024, Philip S.C. Wang’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports designated areas for smoking and retail activities.

Supports designated areas for marijuana smoking and sale.

Believes senior residents, who have significantly contributed to community growth, now require enhanced healthcare and recreational services.

- Supports designated areas for marijuana smoking and sale.
- Supports better healthcare for seniors.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes in enhancing community safety through strong partnerships between law enforcement, civilian groups, and residents.

Believes the juvenile justice system lacks accountability and consequences for minors committing crimes, and advocates for overhauling the legal framework to emphasize responsibility, justice, and support for victims.

Wants greater accountability and consequences for minors committing crimes as well as greater support for victims.

Believes legal immigrants positively impact community and economy but opposes using taxpayer funds to house undocumented migrants in hotels.

Believes legal immigrants positively impact community and economy but opposes spending to house undocumented migrants.

Believes shoplifting undermines community safety, trust, and local economies, and addressing it is crucial for preserving community integrity and prosperity.

Believes shoplifting undermines community safety, trust, and local economies, and that addressing it is crucial for preserving community integrity and prosperity.

Believes recent policy changes, like the bail reform law and police budget cuts, have increased crime.

- Believes in enhancing community safety through strong partnerships between law enforcement, civilian groups, and residents.
- Wants greater accountability and consequences for minors committing crimes as well as greater support for victims.
- Believes legal immigrants positively impact community and economy but opposes spending to house undocumented migrants.
- Believes shoplifting undermines community safety, trust, and local economies, and that addressing it is crucial for preserving community integrity and prosperity.
- Believes recent policy changes, like the bail reform law and police budget cuts, have increased crime.

Public Safety

Supports merit-based admissions for specialized high schools but also wants to address underrepresentation through targeted programs.

- Supports merit-based admissions for specialized high schools but also wants to address underrepresentation through targeted programs.

Education

Opposes "excessive" bus lanes and stops, saying they harm small businesses.

Believes community input is crucial for determining suitable housing locations.

Supports developing culturally sensitive affordable housing and additional programs for seniors, including living assistance and addressing language barriers.

Believes the increase in one-way streets and bus lanes in Flushing has worsened traffic and parking issues, especially during peak times like weekends for dim sum.

Believes the increase in one-way streets and bus lanes in Flushing has worsened traffic and parking issues.

- Opposes "excessive" bus lanes and stops, saying they harm small businesses.
- Believes community input is crucial for determining suitable housing locations.
- Supports developing culturally sensitive affordable housing and additional programs for seniors, including living assistance and addressing language barriers.
- Believes the increase in one-way streets and bus lanes in Flushing has worsened traffic and parking issues.

Housing & Urban Development

Philip S.C. Wang

Philip earned his bachelor's degree from Baruch College and his master's degree in nutrition and doctoral degree in chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic.

As of September 25, 2024, Philip S.C. Wang’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in actively contributing to public health and community well-being.

Believes the current bail reform has shortcomings and supports rethinking cash bail laws to prevent recidivism and ensure justice for victims.

Wants to change the current bail reform policies to prevent recidivism.

Wants greater accountability and consequences for minors committing crimes. Wants greater support for victims.

Believes legal immigrants positively impact community and economy but opposes existing spending to house undocumented migrants.

Believes in the urgency of collective action to create a "safer and healthier community for all."

- Believes in enhancing community safety through strong partnerships between law enforcement, civilian groups, and residents.
- Wants greater accountability and consequences for minors committing crimes. Wants greater support for victims.
- Believes legal immigrants positively impact community and economy but opposes existing spending to house undocumented migrants.
- Believes shoplifting undermines community safety, trust, and local economies, and addressing it is crucial for preserving community integrity and prosperity.
- Believes recent policy changes, like the bail reform law and police budget cuts, have increased crime.

Believes the current approach to housing causes "excessive waste" and lacks community involvement, advocating for responsible resource management, heightened community engagement, and increased oversight.

As of September 23, 2024, Philip S.C. Wang’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dr. Philip S.C. Wang is a Doctor of Chiropractic who has dedicated 23 years to serving the Flushing and Northern Queens community. He graduated from Baruch College, CUNY, and obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Master of Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic.

- Your assembly member is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Assembly, which consists of 150 members and serves as the lower house of the New York State Legislature.  
- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  