Steve was born in Hong Kong, and has lived in Brooklyn since age 11. He lives in Bensonhurst with his wife and their two children.

Steve Chan served as a U.S. Marine for six years and joined the New York Police Department in 1993, retiring as an NYPD Sergeant in 2020.

Steve Chan's campaign for State Senator representing District 17 is his first run for public office.

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Opposes wasteful spending of tax dollars and supports lowering taxes for working families.

Opposes "wasteful spending" of tax dollars and supports lowering taxes for working families.

- Opposes "wasteful spending" of tax dollars and supports lowering taxes for working families.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Opposes initiative to eliminate cash bail.

- Opposes initiative to eliminate cash bail.

Public Safety

Believes in providing "quality education without bias and bureaucracy."

Supports local schools and wants to ensure that "every child has the opportunity to succeed."

- Believes in providing "quality education without bias and bureaucracy."
- Supports local schools and wants to ensure that "every child has the opportunity to succeed."

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Supports policies that strengthen the economy, create jobs, and ensure fair wages.

Opposes "wasteful spending of our tax dollars."

Opposes wasteful spending of tax dollars and supports lowering taxes for families.

Supports investment in internet infrastructure and job training.

- Believes in supporting small businesses.
- Opposes "wasteful spending" of tax dollars and supports lowering taxes for working families.
- Supports investment in internet infrastructure and job training.

Believes in supporting candidates who align with their values and policies.

Believes community service is essential for public safety and not tied to a paycheck.

Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years.

Believes community service should be voluntary and not tied to financial compensation.

Believes in strong public safety measures, drawing on experience as a U.S. Marine and NYPD police officer.

Believes in strong community ties and public safety, saying, "I moved to Bensonhurst in 1992, where I continued my commitment to public service by joining the New York Police Department in 1993."

Believes in strong law enforcement to combat crime.

Believes retiring as an NYPD Sergeant in 2020 was "one of my greatest honors," highlighting his commitment to public safety.

Believes in parental involvement in children's education, highlighting their volunteer work as a member of the School Leadership Team, Title 1 Chairperson, Parent Advisory Council, and PTA President.

Supports school choice, which allows parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

Wants to increase "access to affordable childcare" to allow parents to work.

- Believes in providing "quality education without bias and bureaucracy."
- Supports local schools and wants to ensure that "every child has the opportunity to succeed."
- Wants to increase "access to affordable childcare" to allow parents to work.

Advocates for increased resources for nursing homes and a long-term "action plan to keep COVID-19 out of vulnerable facilities."

Supports policies to benefit seniors including Alzheimer's research and lowering prescription drug costs.

- Advocates for increased resources for nursing homes and a long-term "action plan to keep COVID-19 out of vulnerable facilities."
- Supports policies to benefit seniors including Alzheimer's research and lowering prescription drug costs.

Steve Chan's campaign for state senator representing district 17 is his first run for public office.

- Believes in supporting small businesses.
- Opposes wasteful spending of tax dollars and supports lowering taxes for working families.
- Supports investment in internet infrastructure and job training.

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

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