New Mom, Veteran Organizer: Kattan Seeks Queens Assembly Seat

Samantha Kattan is originally from Austin, Texas. She earned a master's degree in urban planning. She lives in Ridgewood, Queens, with her husband and daughter.

Samantha is the director of contracts at the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board. She helps tenants create housing co-ops there.

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Samantha's campaign for the New York State Assembly District 37 is her first run for public office.

2026 New York General Election

For Candidate Samantha Kattan on Issue economy:  
Proposes a $30 per hour minimum wage in New York State to ensure fair compensation for workers.

Proposes a $30 per hour minimum wage in New York State.

Advocates for expanding the Paid Family Leave program to include currently excluded workers and extending the duration from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

Supports changing New York's tax code to be progressive and increasing taxes on the highest earners to ensure everyone pays their fair share.

Supports changing New York's tax code to be progressive and increasing taxes on corporations and the highest earners to ensure everyone pays their fair share.

- Proposes a $30 per hour minimum wage in New York State.
- Advocates for expanding the Paid Family Leave program to include currently excluded workers and extending the duration from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.
- Supports changing New York's tax code to be progressive and increasing taxes on corporations and the highest earners to ensure everyone pays their fair share.

Economy

Supports the full implementation of the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) to advance publicly-owned renewable energy in the state.

For Candidate Samantha Kattan on Issue energy-and-environment: Prioritizes keeping neighborhoods green, supports state funding for tree initiatives, advocates for renewable energy in public schools, and backs local environmental protection groups.

Prioritizes keeping neighborhoods green, supports state funding for tree initiatives, advocates for renewable energy in public schools, and backs local environmental protection groups.

Supports state funding for an expanded tree initiative to beautify communities, combat urban heat sinks, and alleviate flooding.

Supports the Go Green Schools Act to ensure public schools are powered by renewable energy and backs local environmental protection groups.

Supports Local Law 97 compliance to fight climate change and advocates for state resources to assist working-class and senior co-op owners with compliance costs and energy efficiency upgrades.

- Supports the full implementation of the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) to advance publicly-owned renewable energy in the state.
- Prioritizes keeping neighborhoods green, supports state funding for tree initiatives, advocates for renewable energy in public schools, and backs local environmental protection groups.
- Supports state funding for an expanded tree initiative to beautify communities, combat urban heat sinks, and alleviate flooding.
- Supports the Go Green Schools Act to ensure public schools are powered by renewable energy and backs local environmental protection groups.
- Supports Local Law 97 compliance to fight climate change and advocates for state resources to assist working-class and senior co-op owners with compliance costs and energy efficiency upgrades.

Energy & the Environment

For Candidate Samantha Kattan on Issue healthcare:  
Advocates for New York to take action in healthcare.

Healthcare

As of July 28, 2026, Samantha Kattan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Opposes coordination between ICE and local law enforcement, advocating for sanctuary protections and viewing ICE as a danger to communities.

Opposes coordination between ICE and local law enforcement, advocating for sanctuary protections.

Supports the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act, which bans the use of face coverings and plainclothes by ICE and other federal enforcement agents during immigration actions in New York State, emphasizing the need for scrutiny and accountability for ICE officers.

Supports the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act, which bans the use of face coverings and plainclothes by ICE and other federal enforcement agents during immigration actions in New York State.

Supports establishing a universal right to legal counsel for all individuals facing deportation, based on the principle that legal representation leads to better outcomes.

Advocates for the Super Speeders Bill (A2299B) to slow down traffic and hold bad drivers accountable for safer streets.

Supports the development of more bike lane networks along dangerous corridors to enhance safety for cyclists, including protected bike lanes in the district.

Supports the development of more bike lane networks along dangerous corridors to enhance safety for cyclists, including protected bike lanes in District 37.

Plans to engage with NYC DOT to expand critical infrastructure such as curb extensions, pedestrian medians, signal timing changes, and universal daylighting to enhance street safety.

Supports establishing a universal right to legal counsel for individuals facing deportation, based on the principle that legal representation leads to better outcomes.

- Opposes coordination between ICE and local law enforcement, advocating for sanctuary protections.
- Supports the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act, which bans the use of face coverings and plainclothes by ICE and other federal enforcement agents during immigration actions in New York State.
- Supports establishing a universal right to legal counsel for all individuals facing deportation, based on the principle that legal representation leads to better outcomes.
- Advocates for the Super Speeders Bill (A2299B) to slow down traffic and hold bad drivers accountable for safer streets.
- Supports the development of more bike lane networks along dangerous corridors to enhance safety for cyclists, including protected bike lanes in District 37.
- Plans to engage with NYC DOT to expand critical infrastructure such as curb extensions, pedestrian medians, signal timing changes, and universal daylighting to enhance street safety.
- Supports establishing a universal right to legal counsel for individuals facing deportation, based on the principle that legal representation leads to better outcomes.

Public Safety

Supports the Charter School Transparency and Accountability Act and advocates for smaller class sizes by eliminating the requirement for public school districts to provide space for charter schools.

Advocates for smaller class sizes by eliminating the requirement for public school districts to provide space for charter schools.

Supports the Universal Child Care Act and advocates for its effective implementation for care workers and families.

Supports $181.3 million in library operating aid and $175 million for library construction aid to maintain and upgrade libraries across the state.

Supports spending $181.3 million in library operating aid and $175 million for library construction aid to maintain and upgrade libraries across the state.

- Advocates for smaller class sizes by eliminating the requirement for public school districts to provide space for charter schools.
- Supports Universal Child Care.
- Supports spending $181.3 million in library operating aid and $175 million for library construction aid to maintain and upgrade libraries across the state.

Education

Supports the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act to give tenants the first chance to buy their building and advocates for creating a Social Housing Development Authority to build permanently affordable homes.

Supports giving tenants the first chance to buy their building and advocates for creating a Social Housing Development Authority to build permanently affordable homes.

Supports better funding for the Department of Homes and Community Renewal to enhance enforcement of rent stabilization.

Supports funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program to help keep homeless New Yorkers in stable homes and advocates for the REST Act to facilitate rent stabilization in municipalities.

Supports fighting for more resources for struggling cooperatives to afford energy efficiency upgrades and is interested in property tax reform.

Supports fighting for more resources for struggling cooperatives to afford energy efficiency upgrades.

- Supports giving tenants the first chance to buy their building and advocates for creating a Social Housing Development Authority to build permanently affordable homes.
- Supports better funding for the Department of Homes and Community Renewal to enhance enforcement of rent stabilization.
- Supports funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program to help keep homeless New Yorkers in stable homes and advocates for the REST Act to facilitate rent stabilization in municipalities.
- Supports fighting for more resources for struggling cooperatives to afford energy efficiency upgrades.

Housing & Urban Development

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