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Kevin S. Parker

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Kevin S. Parker is running for New York State Senator, District 21.

Personal background

Kevin is from Brooklyn. He earned his bachelor's degree at Penn State in public service and a master's degree from the New School for Social Research in urban policy and management He has previously volunteered for the New York Ready Emergency Preparedness Unit and Community Board 17’s Education Committee. He lives in Flatbush.

Professional background

Kevin previously worked for the State Comptroller's office and for UBS PaineWebber. He also worked as an aide to several lawmakers, as an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College's Center for Worker Education, and as a New York City Urban Fellow.

Political background

Kevin Parker currently serves as a state senator for New York State Senate District. He was first elected in 2002 and has served 11 terms.

Economy

Sponsored bills for utility discount programs for low-income senior citizens, individuals with a disability, and veterans.

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Energy & the Environment

Sponsored bills for energy efficiency programs.

Sponsored a bill to give farmers a tax credit for practices that take more carbon out of the atmosphere.

Sponsored a bill for clean fuel standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion access.

Sponsored bill to help youth leaving foster care qualify for Medicaid.

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Voting & Elections

Sponsored a bill allowing lawyers licensed in New York State to be poll watchers in city and county elections.

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Public Safety

Sponsored a bill giving civilian complaint review boards unredacted police records when investigating police shootings or police misconduct.

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Education

As of September 19, 2024, Kevin S. Parker did not have a website or any information online.

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Ethics & Conduct

Was arrested in 2009 after a physical altercation and then in 2011 found guilty on two misdemeanor counts.

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