Latrice was born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn. She holds a law degree from Pace University School of Law. She belongs to Wayside Baptist Church.

Ballotpedia, Latrice Walker

Latrice Walker is a New York State Assembly Member representing the 55th district. She was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving her 5th term.

As of June 8, 2025, Latrice Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Opposes the NYPD’s use of "unconstitutional police tactic known as stop-and-frisk."

As a state assembly member, sponsored the 2019 bail reform law which eliminated cash bail for most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies.

- Opposes the NYPD’s use of "unconstitutional police tactic known as stop-and-frisk."
- As a state assembly member, sponsored the 2019 bail reform law which eliminated cash bail for most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies.

Public Safety

Education

As a lawyer, represented tenants facing eviction.

- As a lawyer, represented tenants facing eviction.

Housing & Urban Development

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Latrice Walker

Berneda is from Brooklyn and attended International High School At Prospect Heights. She has attended Touro University. 

Berneda works at New York City Public Schools. 

Berneda W. Jackson

Berneda W. Jackson ran for Member of Assembly in State Assembly District 55 in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022, but did not win. 

As of June 8, 2025, Berneda W. Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

- 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.  