Ballotpedia, Latrice Walker

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.

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 September 19, 2024, Latrice Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.

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Education

As a lawyer, represented tenants facing eviction.

- As a lawyer, represented tenants facing eviction.

Housing & Urban Development

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Latrice Walker

Latrice holds a law degree from Pace University School of Law.

As of September 25, 2024, Latrice Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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

As a lawyer, represented people targeted by the "unconstitutional" stop-and-frisk tactic.

Led the effort to eliminate cash bail for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies.

- As a lawyer, represented people targeted by the "unconstitutional" stop-and-frisk tactic.
- Led the effort to eliminate cash bail for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies.

- 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.  